Greg Abbott announced Thursday morning he would deploy over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops across the state in anticipation of protests against federal deportation raids. Abbott initially confirmed the deployment Tuesday night,

Protests against President Trump's deportation policies have divided Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill and across the country. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, praised the President's decision to deploy the National Guard in California.

Demonstrators gathered in communities large and small. Many events on the East Coast have ended, but police clashed with some protesters in L.A., the epicenter of anger over Trump’s immigration crackd...

"We're just here to support people. You know, let them use the restroom, cool down, take a break," said Eduardo Vasquez, 39, the third-generation owner of the Casa India.