Louisiana, Indiana National Guard Mobilize 145 Troops Supporting ICE Immigration Operations

The Louisiana and Indiana National Guards have mobilized troops to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations within their respective states as part of President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement efforts. Louisiana deployed 95 troops under Title 32 status to assist with administrative, clerical, and logistical tasks, following an earlier mobilization of 135 soldiers to support Trump's interventions in Washington, D.C. Likewise, Indiana will activate approximately 50 guardsmen to provide administrative and logistics support such as answering phones, data entry, and vehicle maintenance, explicitly excluding law enforcement or arrest duties. These deployments are part of a broader directive authorizing up to 1,700 National Guard members across 20 states to aid ICE, reflecting increased military support for immigration enforcement under the current administration. While officials emphasize that National Guard members will not engage in direct law enforcement, immigration advocates express concern about the potential impact on immigrant communities, highlighting anxiety and the need for compassionate enforcement. Both states underscore that the National Guard remains under state control despite federal funding, with leaders affirming the troops' professionalism and commitment to homeland protection.