No Kings protests against Trump held across East Texas
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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.
At noon Saturday, protesters were crowded into City Hall Plaza in Downtown Dallas and Burk Burnett Park in Downtown Fort Worth.
Thousands of demonstrators in Austin and around the country protested against the Trump administration. Capitol grounds closed around 8 and marched to the federal building.
The Texas Department of Safety has arrested a man in connection with a “credible threat toward state legislators” attending Saturday's protest.
"No Kings Day" is a nationwide day of peaceful protest organized to coincide with a military parade in Washington, D.C., marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. According to CBS News, the parade and related festivities are expected to cost between $25 million and $45 million.
The Texas Department of Public Safety says it has arrested one person in connection to the "credible threats" made to state lawmakers planning to attend an anti-Trump rally at the Capitol in Austin, hours after two Democratic Minnesota legislators and their spouses were shot early Saturday morning.
Dozens of No Kings protests are scheduled for June 14 in Texas, including in Austin, Houston and San Antonio. Arlington: 10 a.m. to noon at Arlington Sub Courthouse, 700 E. Abram St.
Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Arlington, other North Texas cities.
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