Austin, protest and Texas DPS arrests
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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.
The arrest came after two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses were shot in Minnesota early Saturday, the same day anti-Trump "No Kings' protests were held nationwide.
State police on Monday night used pepper spray and tear gas to disperse anti-ICE protesters marching in downtown Austin. A dozen were arrested.
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FOX 7 Austin on MSNAustin anti-ICE protests: City prepares for planned demonstrationsThe City of Austin is preparing for a large number of people to take to the streets this weekend as part of nationwide anti-ICE protests.
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.
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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.
Austin's mayor confirms National Guard on standby for protests, emphasizing peaceful protest and warning against fear politics.
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.