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Millions of people across the country protested the Trump administration across on Saturday, including in Austin.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday he has ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops, along with more than 2,000 state police, to help local law enforcement manage protests against President Donald Trump and the ongoing federal immigration raids.
Many residents without legal status are staying away from anti-ICE protests because they don't feel safe. More demonstrations are planned for the weekend.
AUSTIN, Texas — As the official "No Kings" protest at the Texas Capitol ended, police closed a number of streets in Downtown Austin as protesters began walking through downtown.
With Tesla planning its initial test of robotaxis on the streets of Austin, Texas, later this month, protesters in the city are voicing their concerns.
Despite peaceful demonstrations reported in multiple cities, violence flared at some anti-Trump protests over the weekend.