San Antonio, ICE and protests
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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.
The stage was set for a photo-worthy showdown at the Alamo. Instead, protesters marched to mariachi and conjunto music and lots of honking.
The governor of Texas has deployed thousands of soldiers and troops to make sure anti-ICE protests remain peaceful.
The mayor and the police chief said the governor did not notify them of the military deployment. They also have no details about the soldiers’ mission. They said the city is prepared to oversee peaceful demonstrations at the Alamo tonight and at Travis Park on Saturday.
Community demonstrations are being organized for Wednesday and Saturday in the Alamo City, in conjunction with nationwide anti-Trump rallies.
SAN JOSE – Around 50 people gathered Friday afternoon to protest an increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement in San Jose, blasting the agency for making arrests outside courtrooms and in plainclothes and calling on public officials to take action.
"Absolute chaos." Anti-ICE protests were seen in cities around the country, from Seattle to San Antonio to the NBA Finals in Indianapolis.