Austin, protest and No Kings
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The Texas National Guard is on standby as Austin prepares for a large-scale anti-Trump protest Saturday — the city’s first since a downtown
State police on Monday night used pepper spray and tear gas to disperse anti-ICE protesters marching in downtown Austin. A dozen were arrested.
Austin's mayor confirms National Guard on standby for protests, emphasizing peaceful protest and warning against fear politics.
One tool Austin police will be using to keep the peace on Saturday is dialogue policing. The Austin Police Department (APD) will give it a test run and protest
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.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNHundreds protest in Austin against nationwide ICE detentionsThirteen people were arrested on various charges during the protest Monday, which ended when officers fired tear gas into a crowd that neared a federal building.
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FOX 7 Austin on MSNAustin anti-ICE protests: City prepares for planned demonstrationsThe City of Austin is preparing for a large number of people to take to the streets this weekend as part of nationwide anti-ICE protests.
Mayor Kirk Watson said the city of Austin has been notified that the National Guard is prepared to assist during Saturday's planned "No Kings" protest.
Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed he is deploying the National Guard to Texas cities with planned anti-ICE protests, which have followed those in LA.
Thousands of "No Kings" protests are set to take place across the country on Saturday. They will coincide with a military parade in Washington, D.C.