Thousands join 'No Kings' protest in Austin
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Organizers say the protest will be a "noise demonstration" to demand an end to deportations and the closure of local ICE detention facilities.
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, another elected representative speaking while under apparent threat of assassination, gave a roundup of recent disturbing news headlines. He pointed to the shooting in Minnesota, and the incident Thursday when California Sen. Alex Padilla was aggressively arrested on camera. The crowd booed.
At least 1,500 "No Kings" protests nationwide were being held Saturday, the same day as President Donald Trump's large-scale military parade in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the U.S. Army and his 79th birthday.
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.
Tens of thousands of Americans joined "No Kings" protests across the United States against the Trump administration.
Americans are demonstrating against President Donald Trump across the U.S. as counterpoint to the 200,000 people expected to attend the military parade in Washington