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Abbott deploys Texas National Guard troops

Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops ahead of planned ‘No Kings’ protests

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday he has ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops, along with more than 2,000 state police, to help local law enforcement manage protests against President Donald Trump and the ongoing federal immigration raids.

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Abbott deploying 5,000 Texas National Guard troops to anti-Trump protests

The massive deployment represents more than 20% of the state’s military forces and roughly half of the Texas Department of Public Safety commissioned officers.

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Gov. Greg Abbott sends Texas National Guard to sites of planned immigration protests

Greg Abbott announced Thursday morning he would deploy over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops across the state in anticipation of protests against federal deportation raids. Abbott initially confirmed the deployment Tuesday night,

Houston Democrat sponsoring Sat. ‘No Kings’ Capitol protest

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Houston's No Kings Day protest could see thousands of attendees. Here's how officials are preparing.

Saturday's No Kings protest is expected to draw thousands of people, said Kristi Pham of organizer 50501 Houston, which is calling for the event to remain peaceful, as they have in the past. Organizers also are collecting nonperishable food donations for several local food banks.

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Houston Democrat sponsoring Saturday ‘No Kings’ Capitol protest

The “No Kings” protest scheduled for this Saturday at the Texas Capitol — one of two confirmed cities the governor has called in the Texas National Guard — was sponsored by

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'No Kings' protests planned in Austin; When, where, what you need to know

Anti-Trump protests are expected to be held across the country on Saturday. Several protests are scheduled in the Austin area. Gov. Abbott says National Guard troops have been deployed across the state.

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Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 National Guard troops across Texas ahead of planned ‘No Kings’ protests

The governor also shared a video on social media as he signed a law for law enforcement officials at the protests "to ensure ...

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Texas military officer arrested near Houston after soliciting 'underage girl' in sex sting, Pct. 1 says

RICHMOND, Texas — Another undercover sex sting has landed an officer with the Texas Army National Guard in jail. Detectives with Harris County Precinct One’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit ...

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Mayor John Whitmire says Wesley Hunt letter describing ‘riots' is not representative of Houston

Mayor John Whitmire said Wednesday that a letter penned by U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt offering to send federal help to Houston as ...

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Hundreds gather in Houston and San Antonio to protest immigration crackdowns in workplaces, courthouses

The protests in Texas followed days of unrest in Los Angeles, where President Donald Trump sent National Guard troops in ...

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Noem says Guard wouldn't be needed in LA if Newsom had done his job

Homeland Security Secretary Noem blamed California Gov. Newsom for the need to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles ...

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FIEL to host protest outside Houston ICE facility after agents carry out immigration court arrests

Protesters plan to gather on Friday outside of a Houston U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Facility in ...

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How unusual is it for the National Guard to come to LA? Here's what to know about the history

Los Angeles residents and experts say that the National Guard's presence in Los Angeles in response to immigration protests is reminiscent of a long-standing dynamic in the state and around the countr ...

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