IDAHO, USA — Governor Brad Little authorized the Idaho National Guard on Thursday to provide administrative support to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), allowing the federal agency to redirect more personnel to enforcement activities.

The authorization will deploy up to 14 Idaho National Guard members to perform clerical and administrative duties for ICE, freeing up federal agents for law enforcement operations, Little's office announced.

"As Commander in Chief, I am proud that the Idaho National Guard always stands ready to support our federal partners in any capacity that strengthens public safety and national security," Little said in a statement.

The Guard personnel will operate under federal funding through section 502(f) of title 32 of the U.S. Code while remaining u

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