US EditionGov. Kim Reynolds Directs Iowa National Guard to Join Immigration Enforcement Efforts
Twenty Iowa National Guard soldiers will provide administrative and logistical support to ICE officials to enhance federal immigration enforcement efforts, freeing agents for fieldwork.
- On Tuesday, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that 20 Iowa National Guard soldiers will support ICE with administrative and logistical tasks starting September 8.
- Amid federal enforcement efforts, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security requested aid, and the Secretary of Defense authorized it through November 15, 2025.
- Immigration activist Vielka Rivera Wambold said, `It puts fear and anger, puts fear and anger and kind of not knowing what the next day is going to bring. And so you have those people now, kind of, it's affected their lives,' highlighting community concerns.
- Reynolds' remarks referencing support for Texas under the Trump Administration drew controversy and sparked debate over state-federal collaboration.
- Later this year, Iowa will continue its support, following last week’s declaration that Reynolds was ready to deploy the National Guard if needed.
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By KCCI Web Staff Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has directed the Iowa National Guard to assist in an immigration mission alongside federal agents. According to the governor’s office, 20 Iowa National Guard soldiers will help Iowa-based Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents by providing administrative and logistical support beginning Sept. 8. “Just as we supported Texas when t…
Gov. Kim Reynolds directs Iowa National Guard to join immigration enforcement efforts
By KCCI Web Staff Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has directed the Iowa National Guard to assist in an immigration mission alongside federal agents. According to the governor’s office, 20 Iowa National Guard soldiers will help Iowa-based Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents by providing administrative and logistical support beginning Sept. 8. “Just as we supported Texas when t…
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