The Idaho National Guard’s citizen-soilders salute during the singing of the National Anthem at a ceremony in June 2024 at Gowen Field. Little’s office said Idaho’s National Guard will start supporting ICE in about 30 days. Up to 14 Idaho National Guard will be activated and will provide “administrative and clerical support,” the release said.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced Friday he has authorized the Idaho National Guard to deploy personnel and resources to support the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which is commonly known as ICE.

The authorization will deploy up to 14 Idaho National Guard members to perform clerical and administrative duties for ICE.