Local businesses also joined the movement. Flitch Coffee, an Austin-based coffee shop, closed early and offered free coffee to customers in solidarity with the nationwide protest. The demonstrations reflected a broader wave of coordinated action across the country, drawing participation from students, educators, and community members.

A so-called national shutdown has drawn support from businesses and students across the country. The walkouts in Austin precede a rally at the Texas Capitol.

"Our schools are for educating our children, not political indoctrination."

Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Texas Capitol as part of a nationwide protest of actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. After being joined by hundreds of protesters that marched from The University of Texas at Austin,

Thousands of people packed into Pan American Neighborhood Park in East Austin for an anti-ICE rally, which was led by several high-profile Texas Democrats, including Greg Casar, Joaquin Castro and James Talarico.

January in Austin delivered a dramatic mix of activism, extreme weather, sports, and breaking news moments across the city. Students walked out of schools as part of nationwide protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,

Responding to videos posted online of the Austin ISD protests that showed district police vehicles near the demonstrating students, Abbott called on

Protestors in downtown Austin gathered Friday evening as part of a nationwide movement protesting recent actions of ICE, or Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

BookPeople and other local shops closed down, or kept doors open but suspended sales in solidarity with national demonstrations against immigration enforcement

Advocates warn of quiet expansion, targeted enforcement, and growing pressure on immigrant communities.

Rep. James Talarico is hosting the rally, which is expected to include appearances by Joaquin Castro, Greg Casar and Gina Hinojosa.