DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday announced she has directed the Iowa National Guard to serve in a supportive role to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

As part of the mission, 20 soldiers with the Iowa National Guard will give administrative and logistical support to ICE officials based in Iowa.

Gov. 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.”

The Iowa National Guard’s role in the mission begins September 8, 2025, and is authorized by the Secretary of Defense through November 15, 2025.

The effort is a Title 32 mission, which means the federal government funds it.