More than 70 official rallies unfolded across Florida, including Miami, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale and the Florida Keys. The demonstrations, about 2,000 nationwide, hit the streets after a federal crackdown on protesters in Los Angeles who were marching in response to the nation’s new stringent immigration policies and ICE raids.

Demonstrators gathered across South Florida on Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests, voicing opposition to President Donald Trump and what they describe as threats to democracy.

The law does not bar such a driver from being criminally prosecuted, though their defense could be bolstered by Florida’s “stand your ground” law.

From protests to parades to the president's birthday, this weekend's itinerary is packed. Here's what to know about 'No Kings' protests in Florida

Protests in response to the Trump administration's immigration raids are spreading across the country. In Florida, law enforcement officials are preparing for possible protests here over the weekend as many "No Kings" protests are being planned.

Helen Amburgey is an organizer with Pinellas chapter of the National Organization for Women, a group that’s helping to coordinate a local “No Kings” anti-Trump protest in St. Petersburg. She said the response to the Los Angeles protests has made her organization think more about safety plans and the guidance they give to protesters.