Some social justice groups initially planned to counter protest but backed out due to safety concerns.
Protesters march down Main St. during the Queer Black Lives Matter protest and march in San Antonio, Texas, U.S. on Saturday, June 13, 2020.An often-armed right-wing militia group that intends toat the Aztec Theatre on Tuesday will be met with armed self-defense groups as part of a counter protest in support of queer and trans communities.
This Is Texas Freedom Force, described as an “extremist militia” by the FBI and whose members have appeared openly armed around the Alamo to protest changes at the site, called the all-age drag performance at the Aztec Theatre “child abuse” in a series of tweets.
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