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Governor Abbott Activates National Guard In Response To Protest Violence

Statement

Date: May 30, 2020
Location: Austin, TX
Issues: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Military Personnel Criminal Justice

Governor Greg Abbott has activated the Texas National Guard in response to protest violence throughout the state. The Governor released the following statement:

"Texans have every right to exercise their first amendment rights, but violence and looting will not be tolerated."


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