Governor to deploy National Guard in response to ongoing demonstrations within Texas.
Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, Readies National Guard Amid Protests
Get ready for the Texas National Guard at various locations within the state, as per Governor Greg Abbott's announcement on X platform. This move follows intensifying demonstrations across the US, with recent protests in LA against President Donald Trump's immigration policies sparking similar events elsewhere.
Police reports reveal Tuesday night's arrests in LA due to violations of a nighttime curfew enforced on a specific district. LA Mayor Karen Bass initially imposed this curfew for Wednesday night, though she anticipates it'll stay in place for several days. Yet, non-compliance led to 25 arrests for suspected curfew violations, according to the "Los Angeles Times".
Meanwhile, the power struggle between Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom intensifies. Accusations fly as Trump accuses Newsom and Bass of colluding with radical LA demonstrators. Newsom, in turn, lashes out at Trump's divisive policies, accusing him of undermining the separation of powers, opposing culture and science, and jeopardizing democracy.1
The San Antonio Express-News reports that Texas soldiers stand by, awaiting protests in San Antonio. However, details about the deployment remain scarce. San Antonio residents plan protests for Wednesday and Saturday, mirroring peaceful demonstrations recently observed across Texas, including in Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio.1
In the past, the National Guard found itself in two contrasting situations, each with unique dynamics. California's National Guard, mobilized by President Trump, entered federalization without Governor Newsom's consent to address escalating protests following immigration enforcement actions. This move was challenged in court, with a federal judge ruling it "illegal."2
On the other hand, Texas's National Guard is being deployed at the governor's explicit command, with more than 5,000 National Guard troops and over 2,000 state police being organized in preparation for protests under the banner "No Kings." This decisive action by Governor Abbott represents a proactive approach to manage anticipated demonstrations and maintain order within the state without federal intervention.2
- What proactive measure has Texas Governor Greg Abbott taken amid intensifying demonstrations across the US? He is mobilizing the National Guard at various locations within the state, as per his announcement.
- While California's National Guard found itself in federalization without Governor Newsom's consent due to escalating protests, Texas's National Guard is being deployed at the governor's explicit command.
- In the realm of politics and policy-and-legislation, recent protests in LA against President Donald Trump's immigration policies have sparked similar events across the US, leading to war-and-conflicts and crime-and-justice issues being highlighted in general-news reports.
