Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the deployment of National Guard troops in response to escalating protests against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. He asserted that the Guard would help law enforcement maintain order, emphasizing that while peaceful protests are legal, violence would not be tolerated. The protests have spread from Los Angeles to numerous cities, prompting concerns over clashes with police. Abbott's action follows President Trump's prior deployment of troops in California to address similar unrest, underlining the federal push for stricter immigration enforcement.
Abbott stated, 'Harming a person or property is illegal & will lead to arrest' amid rising protests against immigration policies.
In response to the ongoing protests, Gov. Abbott pledged to use the Texas National Guard to maintain order, stating, 'We will not tolerate violence.'
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