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Volunteers showed up by the hundreds at "Texas Muslim Capitol Day" in Austin on Tuesday, and they locked arms to prevent anti-Muslim protesters from approaching the rally.

Texas Muslims at the state capitol get a big show of support, along with scrutiny

February 1, 2017Religion

At a time when they’re feeling under threat, Texas Muslims flocked to the city of Austin this week to take part in the annual Texas Muslim Capitol Day. Huge numbers of supporters turned out too. But some of the conversations between Muslim voters and state lawmakers are difficult ones.

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