Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to deploy National Guard across the state in response to protests

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that he’ll deploy the National Guard to locations across the state “to ensure peace and order” ahead of a planned protest in San Antonio.“Peaceful protest is legal.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that he’ll deploy the National Guard to locations across the state “to ensure peace and order” ahead of a planned protest in San Antonio.

“Peaceful protest is legal. Harming a person or property is illegal & will lead to arrest. @TexasGuard will use every tool & strategy to help law enforcement maintain order,” he wrote on X late Tuesday evening local time.

A curfew was imposed in Los Angeles on Tuesday night after days of unrest there following ICE raids last week. Solidarity protests have taken place across the country in the last two days, including in Texas.

Spectrum News 1 reported that protesters held a peaceful demonstration in downtown San Antonio on Sunday. This demonstration followed the recent ICE arrests of immigrants who showed up for appearances in the San Antonio Immigration Court.

The city is bracing for more demonstrations on Wednesday. Mayor Ron Nirenberg and local police will hold a news conference today to discuss the city’s plan for the protests.