As a wave of unrest sparked by immigration raids sweeps across the nation, Texas Governor Greg Abbott is taking decisive action, deploying National Guard troops across the state to preempt potential violence and maintain order. The move comes in the wake of escalating riots and widespread arrests in Los Angeles, where similar protests spiraled out of control.
Governor Abbott announced his plan in an early Wednesday X post, stating his intention to send troops “to ensure peace and order” in the coming days. By Monday night, National Guard personnel were already positioned in San Antonio, anticipating scheduled left-wing protests slated for Wednesday and Saturday.
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“The State of Texas stands ready to deploy all necessary personnel and resources to uphold law and order across our state,” a spokesperson for Governor Abbott confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation. “Texas National Guard soldiers are on standby in areas where mass demonstrations are planned in case they are needed.”
The decision by Governor Abbott highlights a stark contrast to the chaotic scenes unfolding elsewhere. President Donald Trump was compelled to call in the National Guard to Los Angeles on Saturday after outrage over local Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) searches on Friday ignited persistent rioting and resulted in hundreds of arrests.
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Anti-ICE and anti-Trump demonstrations have since spread rapidly, leading to clashes with law enforcement and vandalism in several other Democrat-controlled cities. Texas has not been immune to these protests, with crowds gathering in Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio since Friday. Law enforcement in Dallas made one arrest, while in Austin on Monday night, authorities resorted to arrests and gas to disperse crowds.
“Peaceful protests are part of the fabric of our nation, but Texas will not tolerate the lawlessness we have seen in Los Angeles,” the Abbott spokesperson emphasized. “Anyone engaging in acts of violence or damaging property will be swiftly held accountable to the full extent of the law.”
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