Anti-ICE Protests Planned Nationwide, Including North Texas

Nationwide Anti-ICE Protests

• 🗓️ Protests against ICE are planned across the country this weekend, with a demonstration expected in North Texas.
• 📍 A protest is scheduled to begin near the Dallas ICE office on I-35, with participants attempting to march toward the highway.
• ⚠️ This demonstration is separate from the No Kings rally also planned for the DFW area.

Governor Abbott's Response

• 🛡️ Governor Greg Abbott is deploying the Texas National Guard in anticipation of potential events in the coming days.
• ⚖️ The governor has stated that anyone who becomes unruly, causes harm, or damages property will be arrested.

Advice for Demonstrators

• 🗣️ An attorney advised protesters to continue using their voices peacefully.
• ✊ Demonstrators are encouraged to engage in peaceful actions like sit-ins but to avoid actions that could provoke law enforcement.
• 🚨 Law enforcement has previously used force such as pepper balls and rubber bullets against protesters.
• 🚫 The advice is to not give law enforcement a reason to use dangerous force.