Texas, Austin and protests
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State police on Monday night used pepper spray and tear gas to disperse anti-ICE protesters marching in downtown Austin. A dozen were arrested.
Thousands of people in Collin and Denton counties joined the No Kings protests on Saturday as a part of a nationwide movement.
The Pflugerville Police Department said it is “aware of a planned gathering” over the weekend. “We support our community’s right to peaceful assembly. We encourage anyone outside for long periods
Austin's mayor confirms National Guard on standby for protests, emphasizing peaceful protest and warning against fear politics.
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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.
Coordinated "No Kings" protests are underway from coast-to-coast, part of a "national day of peaceful protest" against the Trump administration that is expected to draw millions. Protesters in some areas braved wet weather to raise signs and chant slogans supporting the rights of immigrants and criticizing what they see as Trump's power grab.