Austin, ICE and protest
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Texas deploys National Guard troops as Austin police make eight arrests during anti-ICE riots where agitators defaced federal property, injured officers, and blocked roadways.
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.
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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.
The governor of Texas has deployed thousands of soldiers and troops to make sure anti-ICE protests remain peaceful.
Troops have already been deployed to Los Angeles and San Antonio. Nationwide protests are planned for Saturday.
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FOX 7 Austin on MSNAustin anti-ICE protests: 3 arrested for defacing downtown hotel, parking garage, resisting arrestCourt documents reveal new details about the arrests of three men at the anti-ICE protests in downtown on Monday night.
Governor Greg Abbott has deployed more than 7,000 Texas National Guard soldiers and Department of Public Safety troopers ahead of planned anti-ICE protests across the state this weekend.
Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed he is deploying the National Guard to Texas cities with planned anti-ICE protests, which have followed those in LA.
Texas cities brace for protests over ICE operations, lawmakers decide on border security spending, and hundreds of people are arrested in the state's new NDA.