On the first weekend: a vision of the nation built upon inclusivity and the tenets of liberalism — a conception of country that incorporates generations of fights for equity, for compassion, for expanding what it means to be an American.

Millions nationwide protested on June 14, including thousands in NJ. What was "No Kings" and what was the turnout? Here's NJ pics, more.

The protests were widely peaceful with large turnouts in both metropolitan cities like Los Angeles and New York, and rural, red-leaning counties across the United States. And, according to NPR, events were also held in Germany and France.

Seventeen people were arrested at the Chicago ICE protest that drew thousands of people into the Loop Tuesday at the height of rush hour. Four of them face felony charges.Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke Wednesday afternoon about the city's response to the protest and their plan for the weekend,

President Donald Trump has deployed 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to LA. But California Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta are suing the Trump administration, saying they unlawfully "trampled over" California’s sovereignty when they federalized the California National Guard.

As protests in Los Angeles entered its fourth day, the federal government escalated its tense standoff with California as it prepared to send in 700 marines.

Events held in big cities, small towns and everything in between served as counterpoint to military parade in Washington coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.