San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Police Chief William McManus both stressed the city’s commitment to protecting the right to peaceful protest while maintaining public safety. Demonstrations are expected Wednesday night at the Alamo and again on Saturday.
“The San Antonio Police Department fully supports the right to peacefully demonstrate,” McManus said. He also confirmed that there has been no direct contact with the Texas National Guard, though his department is preparing for “the worst and hoping for the best.”
Escalating Protests and Nationwide Response
Protests in Austin and Dallas have already resulted in injuries and arrests. On Monday, hundreds rallied in Austin, leaving four police officers injured and leading to 12 arrests. In Dallas, a bridge protest was declared an “unlawful assembly” by police after several hours of demonstrations.
In California, tensions have escalated further, prompting President Donald Trump to order approximately 700 active-duty Marines to assist California National Guard troops in Los Angeles, Paramount, and Compton.
