Mike Kehoe’s order triggers a state of emergency due to civil unrest, even as no evidence existed of riots or other widespread violence in Missouri.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has declared a state of emergency due to anticipated civil unrest linked to nationwide protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies. , US News News - T

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

Judge Charles Breyer ordered the administration to return control of the National Guard to the California governor, but an appeals court stayed the extraordinary decision Thursday night.

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."

Governor Kehoe declared a state of emergency Thursday and activated the guard ahead of planned No Kings protests in Missouri.

As of early Friday, the New Jersey National Guard has not been activated for the anti-Trump protests planned across the state Saturday.