Texas Gov. Greg Abbott deploys over 5,000 National Guard troops

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that he has deployed more than 5,000 National Guard troops to quell protests throughout the state.

In a news release, the governor said 2,000 Texas Department of Public Safety troopers have also been deployed ahead of expected weekend protests over Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.

"Anyone engaging in acts of violence or damaging property will be arrested and held accountable to the full extent of the law. Don’t mess with Texas — and don’t mess with Texas law enforcement," Abbott said in the press release.

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