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Hundreds’ crowds gathered on Sunday in Houston and San Antonio to protest against the efforts of the federal authorities to hold and expel undocumented immigrants.
The demonstrations against American immigration and the application of customs in Texas took place after days of unrest in California, where the demonstrators protest against the repression of immigration in this state clashed with the authorities. President Donald Trump responded by Sending the national guard troops Surrounding demonstrations in Los Angeles and promising to “have troops everywhere”, protests should become violent.
Gov. Greg Abbott Praised Trump’s response, writing on social networks that “an organized assault was led against federal officials of the application of laws”.
“It’s time to put an end to it and allow Fed officials to fully respect the laws of the United States”, ” Abbott wrote Sunday.
The demonstrations in Texas seemed peaceful. Images published on social networks and local information coverage have shown that people gathered, sharing snacks and walking two of the largest cities in the state.
Throughout the country, the demonstrators have repeatedly reached the streets since Trump returned to functions with a promise to deport undocumented immigrants.
However, the latest demonstrations followed what seems to be a new strategy of the Trump administration at Target workplaces While the pressure rises on federal police to further increase their efforts and deliver the promises of the president’s campaign path.
In recent weeks, the federal immigration authorities have also arrested People at the courthouses and while Carry out well-being checks On children who arrive in the country only.
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