As protests continue across North Texas, one sheriff is making it clear that while peaceful demonstrations are protected, any acts of violence or property damage will be met with swift consequences. Denton County Sheriff Tracy Murphree posted a strongly worded message on social media this week,

The remarks came as immigration protests have rocked Los Angeles and as nationwide “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration are planned for Saturday, a number of them in

The remarks drew criticism from the ACLU of Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state has drawn a clear line between protesting and rioting.