With No Kings protests planned Saturday in the Houston area, local organizers are calling for peaceful rallies, while officials like Mayor John Whitmire say they are working with organizers "to ensure that First Amendment rights are respected while maintaining public safety.

A series of “No Kings” visibility protests will take place across the Houston area and Southeast Texas this weekend, June 14. OUR FIRST REPORT: Downtown Houston No Kings immigration protest to counter Flag Day parade on Trump’s 79th birthday

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday he has ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops, along with more than 2,000 state police, to help local law enforcement manage protests against President Donald Trump and the ongoing federal immigration raids.