Houston prepares for "No Kings" protests against Trump administration's authoritarian actions, anticipating traffic disruptions and emphasizing non-violence.

"Follow the money. Cut off the money," Cruz said during a Fox News appearance on Wednesday. "You look at this No Kings rally—there's considerable evidence that George Soros and his network is behind funding these rallies, which may well turn into riots."

Organizers of the movement, called “No Kings,” said the demonstrations are in response to the administration’s policies on mass deportations and the dismantling of several federal

Police and protesters line downtown streets as the No Kings march makes its way to City Hall.

The protests are "not a movement with a single ideology or identity," writes Nancy Gibbs. "That’s its strength."

Abbott previously deployed 5,000 Texas National Guard troops and 2,000 Department of Public Safety officers during similar demonstrations in June.

Women at Houston’s No Kings protest speak about National Guard deployment and cuts to cancer research funding.

There are over 2,500 "No Kings" rallies happening across the country to protest President Donald Trump's actions.