The rally had few issues. But after it ended, CMPD sprayed marchers with pepper spray “to gain compliance” of people pushing police.

“No Kings” organizers have more than 1,500 planned protests for June 14th across the country. The nationwide protests come on the heels of unrest in cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago following a series of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.

Following a week of protests across the country, nearly a dozen rallies are planned for the area this weekend, including one in downtown Raleigh.

“No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance,” the organizers write on their website. “From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we’re taking action to reject authoritarianism — and show the world what democracy really looks like.” Here’s what to know about No Kings protests in the Charlotte area.

Event organizers say a total of nearly 5,500 people gathered in First Ward Park for the 'No Kings' rally and protest Saturday afternoon. The crowd packed into the park carrying signs towering over the crowd with clear messages.

Hundreds gather at the Statehouse to take part in the "No Kings" rally -- one of many happening across the U.S. on Saturday.