Editor's note: NBC Chicago's Sky 5 helicopter is above the rally. Watch live in the player above.

Multiple streets were closed in downtown Chicago as a "No Kings" rally took place at Grant Park during nationwide demonstrations.

Video footage from NBC's Sky 5 helicopter showed thousands gathered at the "Hands off Chicago" rally, a protest aimed at criticizing President Donald Trump and taking aim at his immigration stance amid an enhanced immigration crackdown in the city.

Street closures were reported in the area, as was heavy traffic.

Portions of Jackson Drive and Monroe Street were closed to vehicles, Google Maps showed. The rally was expected to continue with a march downtown, which would likely lead to more closures.

The protest mirrored demonstrations across the country, where

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