Gov. Pillen signs emergency declaration to facilitate National Guard
Gov. Jim Pillen issued an emergency proclamation on Friday that will facilitate activation of the Nebraska National Guard and deployment of additional state law enforcement resources in advance of planned protests across the United States, including in Nebraska this weekend. Protests have spread across the country this week as a response to operations carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The governor’s office says the proclamation “is a precautionary measure in reaction to recent instances of civil unrest across the country.”Nebraska National Guard members and Nebraska State troopers will be on standby to assist in any civil disturbance, in particular, the Men’s College World Series and its surrounding areas. The proclamation shortens the time to ensure troop resources from its typical 12- to 24-hour window.“Free speech will be respected and protected in Nebraska, but the lawlessness, chaos, and rioting seen in other cities in past weeks will not be tolerated here,” Pillen said. “I have taken the necessary steps to ensure we have the state resources necessary to promptly respond to disorder. Any person who poses a threat to life, health, or property will be arrested. Nebraskans across the state, as well as the thousands of visitors to Omaha for the College World Series, can rest assured that the State of Nebraska and our local partners have taken the appropriate steps to ensure security and order.”
Gov. Jim Pillen issued an emergency proclamation on Friday that will facilitate activation of the Nebraska National Guard and deployment of additional state law enforcement resources in advance of planned protests across the United States, including in Nebraska this weekend.
Protests have spread across the country this week as a response to operations carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The governor’s office says the proclamation “is a precautionary measure in reaction to recent instances of civil unrest across the country.”
Nebraska National Guard members and Nebraska State troopers will be on standby to assist in any civil disturbance, in particular, the Men’s College World Series and its surrounding areas. The proclamation shortens the time to ensure troop resources from its typical 12- to 24-hour window.
“Free speech will be respected and protected in Nebraska, but the lawlessness, chaos, and rioting seen in other cities in past weeks will not be tolerated here,” Pillen said. “I have taken the necessary steps to ensure we have the state resources necessary to promptly respond to disorder. Any person who poses a threat to life, health, or property will be arrested. Nebraskans across the state, as well as the thousands of visitors to Omaha for the College World Series, can rest assured that the State of Nebraska and our local partners have taken the appropriate steps to ensure security and order.”