Missouri has joined Texas in preemptively activating the state's National Guard ahead of the "No Kings" protests planned at about 2,000 sites across the nation on June 14 against President Donald Trump. Both Republican-led states followed Trump's lead after he tapped the California National Guard to respond to protests in Los Angeles.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has declared a state of emergency due to anticipated civil unrest linked to nationwide protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies. , US News News - T

The “No Kings Day of Defiance” was organized nationwide at the same time a military parade will mark the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C. The date also coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday as well as Flag Day.

There haven't been any reports of violent or non-peaceful protests in Missouri, despite what the governor's executive order said.

Protesters nationwide and in Missouri are marching Saturday – some to oppose President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement measures. Recent pro-immigrant and anti-ICE rallies in Los Angeles have led to violence and riots.

Mayor Quinton Lucas called the action by Republican Mike Kehoe an "unnecessary escalation." He also criticized the state's lack of response when a white nationalist hate group marched through Kansas City last month.

Trump protests are set to take place across the U.S. today under the ‘No Kings’ banner, with Missouri’s governor already activating the Nat

On Thursday, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-25 authorizing the Missouri National Guard to assist state and local law enforcement in response to rising concerns about public safety and border security.