Idaho Gov. Brad Little Authorizes National Guard to Support ICE
IDAHO, UNITED STATES, AUG 8 – Idaho National Guard will provide up to 14 personnel for clerical duties to allow ICE agents to focus on law enforcement amid a 797% rise in arrests this year.
- Friday’s declaration by Little authorized the Idaho National Guard to support ICE with personnel and resources, enabling law enforcement focus, according to the governor.
- After the June 287 partnership, ICE arrests in Idaho have surged by 797% this year, Idaho Capital Sun reported.
- Under section 502 of the U.S. Code, the Guard will coordinate with local ICE offices, with up to 14 personnel beginning within 30 days.
- Friday’s announcement marks the move to support and align Idaho Gov. Brad Little with President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
- The deployment extends through November 15, 2025, following a national trend after over 4,000 California National Guard troops supported ICE operations, federally funded under section 502 of Title 32.
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Idaho National Guard members to aid ICE with administrative duties
BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little has activated members of the Idaho National Guard to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Up to 14 guardsmen will support ICE by handling administrative and clerical tasks.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little authorizes National Guard to support ICE
Kyle Green, Associated Press BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced Friday he has authorized the Idaho National Guard to deploy personnel and resources to support the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which is commonly known as ICE. In the announcement, Little said he was activating up to 14 Idaho National Guard personnel to support ICE. Little said Idaho is providing clerical and administrative resources so that IC…
Gov. Little authorizes National Guard to be used in support of ICE operations
BOISE — Gov. Brad Little announced Friday that he has authorized the Idaho National Guard to provide administrative, but not law enforcement, support to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Idaho Gov. Little says state's National Guard will help support ICE
Gov. Brad Little announced Friday that Idaho’s National Guard will help Immigration and Customs Enforcement with administrative duties to allow ICE agents more time for law enforcement.“As Commander in Chief, I am proud that the Idaho National Guard always stands ready to support our federal partners in any capacity that strengthens public safety and national security,” Little said in a news release. “Our guardsmen are trained, disciplined, and …
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