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National Guard Call-Up in Texas and California Ahead of Mass Protests

Officials say extra troops will protect public safety during a wave of over 1,800 demonstrations planned nationwide.

Background: California National Guard positioned at the Federal Building as protests continue in Los Angeles on June 11, 2025. Foreground: Map of states with National Guard deployments

Overview

  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott has placed more than 5,000 National Guard troops on standby for June 14’s 'No Kings' protests and vowed to hold violent demonstrators accountable.
  • President Donald Trump has sustained roughly 2,000 Guard members in Los Angeles to enforce order during demonstrations against ICE deportations despite criticism from Governor Gavin Newsom.
  • Organizers of over 1,800 planned nationwide demonstrations have urged peaceful conduct and are offering de-escalation training to participants.
  • Florida Governor Ron DeSantis offered to dispatch the Florida State Guard to California but his proposal was rejected by Governor Newsom.
  • On June 9 the Austin Police Department deployed tear gas after four officers were injured during a protest and arrested eight people as authorities prepare for further unrest.