Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe on Thursday declared a State of Emergency and activated the Missouri National Guard in anticipation of protests across the state.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard in anticipation of potential protests, citing unrest elsewhere. This move allows the Adjutant General to deploy troops to aid law enforcement if needed.

The governor's office says the proclamation "is a precautionary measure in reaction to recent instances of civil unrest across the country."

With immigration enforcement protests planned for June 14 in Missouri, the governor has activated the National Guard as a precaution.

The Governor is condemning the mobilization of National Guard Troops in California and taking steps to ensure planned protests in Kentucky on Saturday remain peaceful.

The D.C. National Guard's federal control structure gives President Trump direct authority to deploy troops, differentiating it from other states' Guard units.