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National Guard will be deployed during No Kings protests in Texas, Gov. Abbott says

Governor Abbott deployed Texas National Guard and Department of Public Safety to Austin to prevent violence and protect property during the nationwide No Kings protests, expected in over 2,500 cities.

  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott is deploying the National Guard to Austin for the upcoming "No Kings" protest, aiming to maintain order during expected large gatherings.
  • Leaders of the "No Kings" coalition anticipate millions will attend over 2,600 rallies nationwide to protest authoritarianism.
  • Abbott described the protest as being linked to antifa, although the exact connection was not detailed.
  • Critics, including Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder, condemned Abbott's action as a display of unnecessary force against a peaceful protest, asserting it infringes on First Amendment rights.
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Greg Abbott will lean on the National Guard to prevent the 'No Kings' demonstration organized this Saturday in Austin from getting out of control

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