Nirenberg says San Antonio did not get heads-up about Texas National Guard

Catch up quick: Thousands are expected to protest during "No Kings Day" on Saturday nationwide and in downtown San Antonio. Organizers expect it will be the largest single-day rally against President Trump since the start of his second term.

• Abbott instructed the Texas National Guard to "use every tool and strategy to help law enforcement maintain order."
• The White House has already deployed the National Guard and Marines in response to protests in Los Angeles against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.

Reality check: A San Antonio rally last weekend, in protest of ICE deportations and recent local arrests at the courthouse, remained peaceful.

• Several protesters in Austin and at least one in Dallas were arrested this week.

Zoom in: Democratic U.S. Reps. Joaquin Castro and Greg Casar said Abbott's decision is "inflammatory" and that he's "escalating tensions rather than promoting safety."

What they're saying: "I have full faith and confidence in our community to exercise their First Amendment rights peacefully," Nirenberg said Wednesday at a press conference.

• City manager Erik Walsh said the Texas National Guard has not been deployed "in a very, very long time here in San Antonio."

What's next: Police chief William McManus said local officers' focus will be on de-escalation and maintaining order.