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The anti-Trump protests in Austin remained peaceful, despite a "credible threat" that forced a brief evacuation of the Texas Capitol complex.
Demonstrations in McAllen, Midland, Odessa, Austin and elsewhere in Texas were largely peaceful, as some protests went well into the night.
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.
The No Kings protest in Austin, Texas, was themed “Kick Out the Clowns.” But there was a dark undercurrent amid the drag performances and chicken dances.
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FOX 7 Austin on MSN'Abolish ICE': Austin FC fans display anti-ICE banners at home gameAustin FC fans displayed anti-ICE banners during Saturday's home game at Q2 Stadium. At the same time, Austinites took to the streets to protest the Trump administration.
Roughly 20,000 people were believed to have attended the demonstration against the Trump administration's policies.