Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops
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New San Antonio Mayor tells Trump to uphold oath to Constitution amid Texas troop deploymentSan Antonio Mayor-elect Gina Ortiz Jones joins The Weekend to discuss Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to deploy Texas National Guard troops amid protests. She also talks about her priorities as Mayor of the country’s seventh-largest city.
Rallies against immigration raids will be held on Saturday to coincide with a military parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary.
Multiple rallies are planned across Texas cities this week for "No Kings Day" on Saturday, June 14, from the Panhandle to South Texas. The protests are being organized through "50501," the grassroots movement facilitating independent organization across the U.S.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said 5,000 National Guard members have been deployed throughout that state ahead of planned protests. Several mayors are pushing back on that move, including San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg.