Editor's note: This video is from Thursday's preview coverage of the protests.

AUSITN (KXAN) -- Homeland Security officials are closely monitoring the 'No Kings' protests planned in Austin and Central Texas on Saturday.

Governor Greg Abbott has National Guard troops on standby. He also claimed the protests are "antifa-linked," but organizers said that's not the case, and the event should be peaceful.

How many people? Where? When?

Sophia Mitro, one of the protest organizers, expects around 20,000 to 30,000 people to show up.

Saturday’s protest will start at the Texas Capitol at 2 p.m., where some leaders will speak about the movement. At 2:30 p.m., protesters are expected to march together to Auditorium Shores. From 3 to 5:30 p.m., protesters will meet with dozens of organizations to c

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