CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa National Guard’s mission supporting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) mission has been extended, according to the Quad-City Times .

Their original mission was supposed to end on November 15. Now, they will assist ICE through September 30, 2026.

Sixteen guard members are helping ICE with administrative, clerical and logistical tasks.

The mission doesn’t include any law enforcement capabilities.

When the mission was first announced , Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds said the order was prompted by the Department of Homeland Security.

“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,” Reynolds previo

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