Austin, No Kings and anti-Trump
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The anti-Trump protests in Austin remained peaceful, despite a “credible threat” that forced a brief evacuation of the Texas Capitol complex.
More than 40 Democratic lawmakers wrote a letter to state leaders expressing concerns about political violence following the La Grange arrest and
Millions of people across the country protested the Trump administration across on Saturday, including in Austin.
A suspect was arrested in connection with threats made against state lawmakers who planned to attend Saturday's "No Kings" protest at the Texas Capitol in Austin, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Demonstrations in McAllen, Midland, Odessa, Austin and elsewhere in Texas were largely peaceful, as some protests went well into the night.
The arrest came after two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses were shot in Minnesota early Saturday, the same day anti-Trump "No Kings' protests were held nationwide.
Organizers say the protest will be a "noise demonstration" to demand an end to deportations and the closure of local ICE detention facilities.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNPhotos: “No Kings” protests across TexasEight Tribune photographers in eight Texas cities covered Saturday’s “No Kings” protests. Here is some of their work.
The investigation continues after Texas DPS says a credible threat was made against Texas lawmakers ahead of the "No Kings" protest in Austin. A man has been arrested in connection to the incident. FOX 4 reporter Amelia Jones has more on that which happened on the same of a targeted attack against Minnesota state lawmakers.
Multiple rallies are planned across Texas cities this week for "No Kings Day" on Saturday, June 14, from the Panhandle to South Texas. The protests are being organized through "50501," the grassroots movement facilitating independent organization across the U.S.
AUSTIN, Texas — As the official "No Kings" protest at the Texas Capitol ended, police closed a number of streets in Downtown Austin as protesters began walking through downtown.