Thousands of demonstrators filled the steps of City Hall and gathered across the Houston area Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests—organized by the grassroots 50501 Movement, which aims to stage 50 protests across 50 states under one unified message.

Organizers of the movement, called “No Kings,” said the demonstrations are in response to the administration’s policies on mass deportations and the dismantling of several federal

Houston prepares for "No Kings" protests against Trump administration's authoritarian actions, anticipating traffic disruptions and emphasizing non-violence.

Police and protesters line downtown streets as the No Kings march makes its way to City Hall.

The protests are "not a movement with a single ideology or identity," writes Nancy Gibbs. "That’s its strength."

Abbott previously deployed 5,000 Texas National Guard troops and 2,000 Department of Public Safety officers during similar demonstrations in June.

Women at Houston’s No Kings protest speak about National Guard deployment and cuts to cancer research funding.