MAYA MARCHEL HOFF Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

DES MOINES - Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday that 20 members of the Iowa National Guard will provide U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in the state with administrative and logistical support after receiving a request from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Reynolds directed the Iowa National Guard to commence a federal mission Sept. 8 under Title 32 alongside ICE and under state control, according to her office. The authorization is approved by the U.S. secretary of defense through Nov. 15.

Last week, Reynolds told reporters Iowa National Guard troops stood ready to assist ICE with administrative and clerical duties related to the detention and deportation of migrants in their custody.

“Just as we supported Tex

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