AUSTIN, Texas - Demonstrators are expected to fill the streets in cities across the country, including here in Austin, for the "No Kings" protest opposing the Trump administration.

Gov. Greg Abbott says he plans to deploy state troopers and Texas National Guard members in response to what he's calling a "planned Antifa demonstration".

However, Mayor Kirk Watson believes this weekend's protesters should be allowed to come together peacefully and the deployment is unnecessary.

What we know:

Abbott posted on social media on Thursday, saying he directed DPS and the national guard to "surge forces into Austin ahead of the Antifa-linked protest," adding that Texas will not tolerate chaos.

"Our department has been very accommodating to make sure that we help people express their first amen

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