Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen activates National Guard ahead of statewide immigration protests [View all]

Source: Nebraska Examiner

Heartland protests come against backdrop of immigration enforcement and anti-Trump protests nationally
By: Juan Salinas II - June 13, 2025 6:58 pm

LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen has activated the Nebraska National Guard ahead of scheduled protests this weekend.

Late Friday, the governor issued an emergency proclamation that activated the Guard and prepared Guard and state law enforcement resources for immediate deployment if needed, a governor’s spokeswoman confirmed.

Typical National Guard activation can take up to 24 hours, but the proclamation shortens that time.

Nebraska has seen several protests in recent days over a federal immigration raid that hit an Omaha food plant, in what immigration officials said was the largest Nebraska enforcement operation since President Donald Trump took office.


Pillen formally declared a state of emergency to activate the Guard so it can assist local law enforcement should any demonstrations escalate. (Courtesy of the Governor's Office)

Read more: https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/06/13/nebraska-gov-jim-pillen-activates-national-guard-ahead-of-statewide-immigration-protests/

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There are protests at the College World Series in Omaha TODAY! There is no scheduled protest in Omaha tomorrow. It is across the state line in Council Bluffs, Iowa.