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Governor Kim Reynolds is directing the Iowa National Guard to assist ICE in immigration enforcement efforts.
20 Iowa National Guard soldiers will provide administrative and logistical support to Iowa-based ICE officials in enforcing immigration laws starting in September.
This authorization is approved by the Secretary of Defense through November 15, and is funded by the federal government.
In a statement, Governor Reynolds said:
Just as we supported Texas when the Biden Administration left them to defend the border, Iowa will continue to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration laws — this time, by working with the Trump Administration to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in our state. By providing administrative and logistical support, the Iowa National Guard will free up local ICE officials to continue their work outside the office to enforce the law and keep our state safe