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Abbott Surges 5,000 National Guard Troops Ahead of Immigration Protests

Governor Greg Abbott deployed over 5,000 Texas National Guard soldiers and 2,000 DPS troopers statewide on Thursday ahead of planned immigration protests Saturday.
In response to planned protests across Texas this weekend targeting the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts, Governor Abbott directed a significant increase in National Guard deployment.
The protests, known as "No Kings," are scheduled in Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, and other locations, while six demonstrators were arrested in Austin for felony charges.
Abbott said peaceful protests are protected but issued a zero-tolerance policy for violence or property damage, stating, "Don't mess with Texas," and that lawbreakers will be held accountable.
The deployment aims to maintain order amid fears of unrest, though Austin Mayor Watson criticized the move as unnecessary and potentially intimidating peaceful assembly.

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