And police told crowds to disperse at a rally in downtown Los Angeles after authorities said people had thrown "rocks, bricks, bottles," and "fireworks" at officials. Activists in some areas braved wet weather to raise signs and chant slogans supporting the rights of immigrants and criticizing what they see as Trump's power grab.

Across the country, relatively few disruptions were reported during protests and marches where the mood ranged from joyful to defiant.