Not an American flag to be seen in videos of a violent protest in Austin, Texas Saturday night against the recent ICE raids and the immigration policies of President Donald Trump and Governor Greg Abbott. Flags from several Latin American countries were strung together and held across a major intersection by protesters blocking traffic. A similar protest was held the night before at the same intersection.
A couple motorists blocked by the protesters got out of their cars to complain, only to be attacked and forced back into their cars. One driver returned on foot and after heated words were exchanged a brawl broke out.
Video posted to Twitter by @AustinScanner:
@GregCasar you called for protest you got it. @GovAbbott @realDonaldTrump Austin Texas protest turned brawl Austin Texas 2-11-2017 pic.twitter.com/UfaqoOgLH6
— Austin Scanner (@AustinScanner) February 12, 2017
@GregCasar you called for protest you got it. @GovAbbott @realDonaldTrump Austin Texas protest turned brawl Austin Texas 2-11-2017
Police eventually showed up.
Breaking News #ICE Protest turned into brawl & lawlessness #Austin #Texas 2-12-2017 11pm #Rundberg #Lamar pic.twitter.com/ld6H6vDbb7
— Austin Scanner (@AustinScanner) February 12, 2017
Breaking News #ICE Protest turned into brawl & lawlessness #Austin #Texas 2-12-2017 11pm #Rundberg #Lamar (Sic 2-11-17)
Protesters taunted police and threw objects at them.
More video of the protest by Jay Wallis of KVUE-TV
VIDEO: A protest breaks out for the second day in a row at Rundberg and Lamar as demonstrators disrupt traffic. pic.twitter.com/gbSsffwgJf
— Jay Wallis (@WFAAJayWallis) February 12, 2017
Here is video of the protesters surrounding and rocking a red pick up truck.
https://twitter.com/joenorton6/status/830676727626088448
Gus Bova, an editorial intern with the Texas Observer posted photos from the protest.
https://twitter.com/bova_gus/status/830652664262324224
https://twitter.com/bova_gus/status/830650969369276418
“Si se puede; si se puede” Protesting the #iceraids in Austin. Also “Fuck Donald Trump”
There were also signs seen in the mob with the same profane message for President Trump from supporters of illegal aliens.
