Tens of thousands across Oregon and Washington — and nationwide — peacefully marched in the "No Kings" demonstrations; Portland police said no arrests were made.

The nationwide demonstrations come as Trump seeks to deploy the National Guard to Portland, describing the city as a “war zone.”

The atmosphere among the crowd of several hundred protesters alternated between tense and festive, depending on the agents' actions.

From New York City to California, millions of people are expected to join "No Kings" protests across the country on Saturday, Oct. 18.

The protest comes amid an ongoing legal battle over whether National Guard troops can be deployed in Portland as President Donald Trump ordered.

Federal officers took three people into custody outside the South Portland ICE facility on Thursday night during a sometimes-intense protest against the Trump a

Kristi Noem is visiting the ICE facility in Portland on Tuesday, although a precise itinerary for her trip was not announced.