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As thousands came to protest in Austin for "No Kings" day of action, our Grace Reader was live outside the J.J. Pickle federal building after massive crowds took to downtown Austin.
Millions of people across the country protested the Trump administration across on Saturday, including in Austin.
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Austin 'No Kings' protests: Man arrested for making threats against state lawmakersThe Texas Department of Public Safety says it has arrested a man in connection with the threats that were made against state lawmakers who planned to attend protests at the Texas Capitol.
State police on Monday night used pepper spray and tear gas to disperse anti-ICE protesters marching in downtown Austin. A dozen were arrested.
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.
According a bulletin sent to lawmakers early Saturday afternoon, authorities "are leveraging all available resources to address this threat."
The Capitol and Capitol grounds were evacuated around 1 p.m. "out of an abundance of caution," Texas DPS said. The grounds have now reopened.
Austin's mayor confirms National Guard on standby for protests, emphasizing peaceful protest and warning against fear politics.
Many residents without legal status are staying away from anti-ICE protests because they don't feel safe. More demonstrations are planned for the weekend.
Fans of Austin FC unfurl anti-ICE banners during soccer match as part of broader national protests, occurring alongside violent demonstrations in Los Angeles.
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