(The Post Millennial)—Texas Governor Greg Abbott has deployed National Guard troops in response to escalating riots in Austin that mirror unrest seen in Los Angeles. The move follows a series of confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement, which resulted in eight people being arrested and four officers hospitalized.
By Wednesday during the riots, Governor Abbott announced the deployment of National Guard troops statewide in anticipation of continued unrest amid the violent riots. The decision also comes as Texas is expecting to see more demonstrations on Saturday that are part of the “No Kings” protests taking place across the country.
“The State of Texas stands ready to deploy all necessary personnel and resources to uphold law and order across our state,” Abbott’s press secretary Andrew Mahaleris told Fox News. “Texas National Guard soldiers are on standby in areas where mass demonstrations are planned in case they are needed.”
Mahaleris emphasized that while peaceful protest is a fundamental right, the state “will not tolerate the lawlessness we have seen in Los Angeles.”
“Anyone engaging in acts of violence or damaging property will be swiftly held accountable to the full extent of the law,” he added.
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