The "day of defiance" protests begin as early as 10 a.m. in North Texas, while the Washington, D.C., military parade for the Army's 250th birthday starts at 5:30 p.m. Central.

The Houston Chronicle, Texas's top selling newspaper, has published an editorial fiercely critical of Governor Greg Abbott over his rhetoric and decision to deploy Texas National Guard troops in response to protests against immigration enforcement, saying "we expect better of him."

Rallies against immigration raids will be held on Saturday to coincide with a military parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary.

Advocates said the ICE raids are terrorizing Latino communities. LULAC President Roman Palomares criticized recent moves by President Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott to deploy t

No Kings” protests, including several in Michigan cities, are scheduled across the country Saturday to coincide with Trump’s planned military parade in Washington, D.C.

Saturday's No Kings protest is expected to draw thousands of people, said Kristi Pham of organizer 50501 Houston, which is calling for the event to remain peaceful, as they have in the past. Organizers also are collecting nonperishable food donations for several local food banks.