US EditionMissouri Governor Activates National Guard, Declares State of Emergency
- Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe activated the Missouri National Guard and declared a State of Emergency on Thursday as a precaution against potential civil unrest.
- The activation followed nationwide protests against federal immigration policies and President Trump's planned military parade this weekend, with related events in Kansas City and California.
- This week, Missouri's National Guard, State Highway Patrol, and the Department of Public Safety formed a joint command to oversee protest activities and provide support to local law enforcement if necessary.
- Kehoe said, “We respect the right to peacefully protest” but added, “We will not tolerate violence or lawlessness” here and that forces are prepared to support law enforcement.
- This proactive state response aims to protect citizens and communities during expected protests across Missouri, including a large gathering planned at Country Club Plaza on Saturday.
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Missouri Brings in National Guard
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Missouri doesn’t want a repeat of California. Ahead of planned nationwide ‘protests’ this weekend, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has proactively declared a state of emergency and deployed the National Guard. Gov. Kehoe announced: While other states may wait for chaos to ensue, the State of Missouri is taking a proactive approach in the event that assistance is needed to support local law enforcement in protecting our citizens and communities. Govern…
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National (Life)Guard Basic Training From Mike Kehoe, the Governor of Missouri, as he gets in the Executive Order business today: WHEREAS, our citizens have the right to peacefully assemble and protest, and the State of Missouri is committed to protecting the lawful exercise of the citizens’ constitutional rights; and WHEREAS, the events that are occurring or could occur in the cities of Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis, and other affected com…
Missouri Governor declares state of emergency amid potential protests in Missouri - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KBSI) — Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe on Thursday declared a state of emergency in response to the potential for dangerous protests in several urban areas across the state. Executive Order 25-25, issued June 12, talks about the possibility of protests or other events creating “conditions of distress and hazards” in cities such as Kansas City, Springfield, and St. Louis. The order shows Missouri’s commitment to protecting the …
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