Michael Edward Abeyta, 47, is arrested for unlawfully carrying a weapon at a “No Kings” anti-Trump protest in El Paso. His arrest marked the only incident during the otherwise peaceful demonstration attended by hundreds on a scorching day, part of a nationwide movement that saw around five million participants across over 2,100 cities.
Granting Abeyta a personal recognizance bond, a magistrate judge mandated that he refrain from possessing any firearms while awaiting trial. The incident began when a protester reported seeing an unholstered handgun on the dashboard of Abeyta’s vehicle, prompting swift action from the El Paso Police Department. Abeyta’s claims igniting attention include his admission, “I’m done with guns,” which raises questions about the hostility that can emerge even in largely non-violent protests.
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