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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.
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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.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he has ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops across the state, along with more than 2,000 state police
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's mayor confirms National Guard on standby for protests, emphasizing peaceful protest and warning against fear politics.
Despite peaceful demonstrations reported in multiple cities, violence flared at some anti-Trump protests over the weekend.
Millions of people turned out for "No Kings" protests nationwide on Saturday that were largely peaceful though there were some arrests and police had to disperse unruly crowds, including in Georgia and Los Angeles.