Thousands gather for 'No Kings' protests in Austin Sat.
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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.
According a bulletin sent to lawmakers early Saturday afternoon, authorities "are leveraging all available resources to address this threat."
State police on Monday night used pepper spray and tear gas to disperse anti-ICE protesters marching in downtown Austin. A dozen were arrested.
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.
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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.
Fans of Austin FC unfurl anti-ICE banners during soccer match as part of broader national protests, occurring alongside violent demonstrations in Los Angeles.
The Pflugerville Police Department said it is “aware of a planned gathering” over the weekend. “We support our community’s right to peaceful assembly. We encourage anyone outside for long periods