Texas Governor Deploys 5,000 National Guard Troops Ahead of Anti-ICE Protests

1 sourceUpdated Jun 13, 2025

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced Thursday that he has authorized the deployment of over 5,000 National Guard troops and 2,000 state police officers to assist with protests planned this weekend. According to the…

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