Greg Abbott Deploys National Guard Across Texas To Quell Unrest
Published Jun 11, 2025 at 2:35 AM EDT
Updated Jun 11, 2025 at 4:06 AM EDT
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the Texas National Guard will be deployed across the state to enforce "peace and order" ahead of expected protests.
"Peaceful protest is legal," Abbott wrote in a post on X. "Harming a person or property is illegal & will lead to arrest."
Newsweek has contacted Governor Abbott's office and the San Antonio Police Department for comment.
Why It MattersMass protests are erupting across the United States in response to President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration. The White House has said anyone living in the country illegally is a "criminal." The administration is facing increasing resistance over its mass deportation policy.
Protests broke out on Friday in reaction to numerous ICE raids throughout Los Angeles. Amid the ongoing tumult, city officials, including Mayor Karen Bass , implemented a curfew for portions of downtown, from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday, and it could continue throughout the coming days if warranted.
Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Trump remain embroiled in a bitter war of words over the administration's response to the protests. Trump deployed the National Guard to quell what he called a "rebellion." Newsom has vehemently opposed this move, saying that it infringes upon California's sovereignty and is unconstitutional. He filed a lawsuit challenging the federalization of the National Guard, asserting that the deployment was both unlawful and politically charged.
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