Missouri Governor Authorizes National Guard to Assist ICE Operations

Missouri National Guard troops are authorized to assist ICE until Sept. 30, 2026, the governor’s office stated.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe delivers the State of the State address in Jefferson City, Mo., on Jan. 28, 2025. Jeff Roberson/AP Photo

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe said on Sept. 30 that he has authorized the state’s National Guard troops to provide administrative and logistical support to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) law enforcement operations in the state.

The authorization came in response to a request from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to the Department of War (DOW), according to a statement released by the governor’s office.