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Missouri and Texas Activate National Guard Ahead of No Kings Protests

Governors have mobilized troops to support law enforcement during planned No Kings protests that coincide with President Trump’s June 14 military parade

National Guard members stand guard outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building during a protest against federal immigration sweeps, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 12, 2025. Missouri's governor activated the National Guard June 12 ahead of planned protests.
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Overview

  • Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency on June 12 and authorized National Guard deployment to prepare for potential unrest.
  • Texas Gov. Greg Abbott followed suit on June 11 by activating the Texas National Guard to ensure peace and order statewide.
  • About 2,000 No Kings demonstrations are scheduled nationwide on June 14 to protest President Trump’s immigration policies and his planned Washington D.C. military parade.
  • Critics including Missouri House Minority Leader Ashley Aune and the ACLU argue the preemptive troop mobilizations threaten First Amendment rights and provoke unnecessary escalation.
  • Supporters such as U.S. Rep. Mark Alford and Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey defend the measures as vital to preventing violence and protecting communities.