Texas deploys 5K National Guard troops ahead of protests
Share this @internewscast.com


AUSTIN, Texas () Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activated the state’s National Guard and state troopers on Thursday ahead of planned protests against immigration enforcement over the weekend, according to the governor’s office.

“Peaceful protests are part of the fabric of our nation, but Texas will not tolerate the lawlessness we have seen in Los Angeles in response to President Donald Trump’s enforcement of immigration law,” Abbott’s office said in a news release. “Today, I deployed over 2,000 Texas DPS troopers and over 5,000 Texas National Guard soldiers across the state to assist local law enforcement response to these protests and to maintain law and order. Anyone engaging in acts of violence or damaging property will be arrested and held accountable to the full extent of the law. Don’t mess with Texas and don’t mess with Texas law enforcement.”

Abbott’s statement does not detail where the troops were sent.

Some troops were seen at a protest Wednesday night in San Antonio near the historic Alamo mission. More protests are planned for Saturday in cities such as Houston and Austin as part of the national “No Kings” demonstrations.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Geraldo Rivera Criticizes Sen. Padilla’s Dismissal as ‘Unfavorable’

() California Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a Department of…

Padilla Handcuffed and Escorted Out of Noem Press Conference

California Senator Alex Padilla is pushed out of the room as Noem…

Increased Security Measures in Atlanta Due to Possible Protests

ATLANTA (WJBF) – Security measures are being intensified in Atlanta in preparation…

Cruz Warns Iran of ‘Overwhelming Force’ if Attacks on US Military Occur

() U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz warned Iran against trying to retaliate against…

California Legislature Supports Proposal to Freeze Health Care Access for Certain Immigrants

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On Friday, California’s legislature is set to vote on…

The Strategy of Virginia Candidates Pledging to Abolish the Car Tax

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia voters may be feeling deja vu.  Former…

“Shark Attack on 9-Year-Old Girl at Florida Beach”

BOCA GRANDE, Fla. (WFLA) — A family vacation took a terrifying turn…

Willie Nelson Thrives at 92: ‘I’m Not Done Yet’

Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday celebration at the Hollywood Bowl could have been…

Champaign Resident Organizes Event Addressing Gun Violence and Drug Abuse Awareness

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A Champaign woman is helping the community come…

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls for Charges Against Senator Alex Padilla

() Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Thursday that Sen. Alex Padilla should…

Community Feature: Bement Village Activities

BEMENT, Ill. (WCIA) — Jody Shonkwiler, the Activities Director for the Village…

Orlando Food Pantry Remains Open to Serve Those in Need After Car Accident

ORLANDO, Fla. – In late January, an incident involving a green pickup…