Missouri Governor Activates National Guard, Declares State of Emergency Over Possible Civil Unrest

A number of protests are scheduled to take place Saturday across the United States, including in Missouri.

National Guard members stand guard outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles on June 12, 2025. David Ryder/Reuters

The governor of Missouri on Thursday declared a state of emergency and activated the state’s National Guard over possible riots and protests following unrest in Los Angeles over the past week.

Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe said he had declared a state of emergency due to civil unrest and called on officials in the state to activate portions of the National Guard to “protect life and property.”