Caesar the No Drama Llama and a flock of “geese for peace” provided some viral moments at Portland’s “No Kings” protest.

“Portland has not requested and does not require the intervention of the National Guard,” Wilson said in the statement. He noted that National Guard members and U.S. Marines deployed to Los Angeles under the order of helping ICE and protest management have only inflamed tensions in that city.

Thousands peacefully gathered Saturday to protest the Trump administration as part of a nationwide 'No Kings' protest in nearly 2,000 locations.

On Saturday, the ‘No Kings’ movement organized protests across the country, including five cities in Central Oregon.

Demonstrators have already crowded into streets across the U.S. for “No Kings” rallies on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump before a Washington military parade marking the

NewsWatch 12 is on scene as 'No Kings' protests take place across Southern Oregon. Demonstrators say they are speaking out against President Donald Trump and his policies. NewsWatch 12 has reporters on the ground in Medford, Grants Pass and Ashland. We are also tracking any counter-protests in the area.

Our region saw its fair share of protests on Saturday, contributing to the thousands of protests around the nation during the “No Kings” Day movement. In Medford and Jacksonville, people gathered downtown in criticism of President Donald Trump’s administration and his recent actions related to ICE raids and deportations.

Around 2,000 protests were planned on Saturday in opposition to President Donald Trump. Large crowds turned out in cities like Portland, Denver, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles – and in smaller communities in traditionally conservative areas.