LOUISVILLE, Ky. — From coast to coast, people are uniting for “No Kings” protests against federal immigration raids and to reject authoritarianism and the militarization of America's democracy.

Around 2,000 “No Kings” protests are scheduled around the country, including in Louisville.

Community activist Summer Dickerson said they are marching for change in opposition of the current administration.

“It seems like everybody is very divided; all of us that are coming together, we don't necessarily agree on every single thing," Dickerson said. "But one thing we do agree is that things are just not OK right now. The 'No Kings' protest means just that ... we don't want a dictatorship."

Dickerson said some people assume the worst with the protest, but the themes have always been unity, education and peace

"We see a lot of people freaking out right now. They think that this is what we're going to do or they assume because they might have some watch, some fear-mongering type of things; that's just not what's going on here."“Our country has a history of plenty of amazing, peaceful, powerful, nonviolent demonstrations," Dickerson said. "We see a lot of people freaking out right now. They think that this is what we're going to do or they assume because they might have some watch, some fear-mongering type of things; that's just not what's going on here."

"We are big on safety, organization, communication and doing the things that we need to do to create a safe environment for our community, which is the residents here in Louisville, Kentucky."

LMPD Deputy Chief Emily McKinley said the department supports those who want to exercise their First Amendment rights and would like to help facilitate those events safely.

“We live in a country that allows us that opportunity and allows us the right express our free speech and to protest and to assemble, so we want to support that,” McKinley said.

Dickerson said amid everything going on, they want their protest to be an environment that provides people with a positive outlet, building community and even helping with mental health.

“We have people here that are scared," Dickerson said. "We have ... children and families that are very scared right now and very unsure of what's going on. We just want to make sure that it's all about community and it's all about unity and it's about a nonviolent demonstration."

Dickerson said there have been numerous rallies and protests going back to March, and their history always shows peace.

LMPD said they will be monitoring future events and are fully prepared to handle any sort of public safety issues that may arise. Those looking to protest can apply for a permit.