SEATTLE — As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his inauguration, critics in Washington state are gathering to voice their opposition.

Protests are scheduled Monday in Tacoma and outside Garfield High School in Seattle’s Central District.

On Saturday, hundreds marched from Cal Anderson Park to the Seattle Center, advocating for women’s rights, racial and environmental justice, democracy, education, and employment. The demonstration echoed the first Seattle Women’s March in 2017, which drew at least 120,000 participants following Trump’s initial inauguration.

Newly sworn-in Governor Bob Ferguson addressed the crowd Saturday, pledging to challenge any unconstitutional policies from the incoming administration.

“My job is different than it was the last time Donald Trump was president,” said Ferguson, who served 12 years as attorney general. “But I can assure you, if this administration engages in any action that violates the law, that exceeds his authority and harms your rights or the people of the state or our environment, I will stand up, and we will stop them again.”

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In Tacoma, a protest is set to take place at Fireman’s Park at 2 p.m., organized by a coalition of more than 17 groups opposing Trump’s presidency. The Seattle protest is at 9 a.m.

Seattle police reported that the weekend’s People’s March caused minor traffic delays but remained peaceful.

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Authorities across Western Washington are on standby, preparing for potential unrest following the inauguration.