No Kings protests against Trump held across East Texas
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A man was arrested after DPS identified a “credible threat” toward legislators attending Saturday’s “No Kings” protest at the Texas State Capitol.
"With the exception of a small number of agitators, the event remained largely peaceful," the Austin Police Department said.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Despite warnings from the governor, the Texas National Guard was largely not a factor during Saturday’s “No Kings” protests. The seeming lack of presence was a welcome sight for at least one Austin state senator who attended the Capitol protest.
On the same day Melissa Hortman and her husband were murdered in a "politically-motivated" assassination, more "politically-motivated" violence occurred at peaceful protests across the country.
Tens of thousands of Americans joined "No Kings" protests across the United States against the Trump administration.
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.
The Houston demonstration is one of several planned in the region throughout the day and is expected to draw thousands of protesters.
Despite peaceful demonstrations reported in multiple cities, violence flared at some anti-Trump protests over the weekend.