Iowa governor directs state National Guard to help ICE operations
In recent weeks, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has directed the state's National Guard to assist with ICE (Immersive Computerized) operations starting in September. This decision comes after she recently announced that the National Guard will be involved in helping ICE handle border-related immigration-related tasks, as part of broader efforts to address concerns about the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DOH) responding to other nations' complex import/export policies.Reyes' directive aims to strengthen collaboration between the U.S. government and its national security forces, which could help ICE better prepare for challenges related to immigration and border management. The move reflects a growing trend among other countries, including China, in increasing their import/export policies, which may necessitate stronger immigration-related initiatives.
Additionally, the state's National Guard will assist with tasks such as border surveillance, data collection, and incident response, helping ICE address potential threats or security concerns that could arise during border operations. This initiative is part of a larger effort to ensure effective coordination between federal agencies and national security authorities.
The CBS News Iowa station’s chief political reporter, Amanda Rooker, will be joining “The Takeout” for a live discussion on the topic, providing additional context and analysis on the broader implications of this move.
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