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Texas officials arrested a man Saturday evening in connection with a "credible threat" made against state lawmakers attending the Democratic-led "No Kings" protest at the state Capitol. There is no additional active threat,
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.
Thousands protested in Central Texas on "No Kings Day," opposing perceived authoritarianism on a day marking Flag Day and Trump's birthday.
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Gov. Greg Abbott said more than 5,000 Texas National Guardsmen are strategically positioned throughout the state to support local law enforcement. That's on top of 2,000 DPS troopers who will be ready to respond to any violence or crimes at protests on Saturday as well.
The “No Kings” day of action happened the same day as, and in opposition to, a Washington, D.C. military parade on President Donald Trump’s birthday. Planning for the parade began two years ago and was intended to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.
No Kings protests come on the heels of protests across the country over federal immigration enforcement raids that began last week and Trump ordering
The Texas DPS closed the Capitol and grounds just before 1 p.m. because of “a credible threat” ahead of the protest at 5 p.m. Saturday in Austin.
According a bulletin sent to lawmakers early Saturday afternoon, authorities "are leveraging all available resources to address this threat."
Follow live updates as the military parade in Washington, D.C., kicks off on Trump's birthday. 'No Kings' protests by opponents are planned across the country today.