"No Kings" protests against the Trump administration are taking place today in and around New York City as part of nationwide demonstrations. Fifth Avenue was closed to traffic from 42nd Street to 23rd Street in Manhattan as protesters marched from Bryant Park.

Tens of thousands of New Yorkers took to the streets Saturday for the "No Kings" march. Organizers say the nationwide movement is in response to President Trump's immigration raids, military parade and defiance of court orders.

"We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events..."