Abbott deploys Texas National Guard troops
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Around 4:30 p.m., the Texas National Guard was seen arriving at Alamo Plaza. Earlier in the week, Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was sending more than 2,000 Texas DPS troopers and 5,000 Texas National Guard soldiers to cities around Texas to help local law enforcement amid the protests.
People in San Antonio planned a demonstration on Saturday to condemn President Trump’s military parade in Washington D.C., which is meant in part to mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. The “No-Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance” protest is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. at Travis Park.
This isn't the first protest San Antonio has seen this week in regards to immigration raids. On Wednesday, June 11, A peaceful demonstration was held despite a significant police presence and more than 300 demonstrators at the Alamo and City Hall.