Faith leaders rally against deportation plans as Missouri backs Trump policy

Reported by KSDK

St. Louis religious groups mobilize support networks for immigrants as state authorities prepare to assist federal deportation enforcement efforts

ST. LOUIS, Missouri — Local immigrant advocacy organizations gathered Wednesday morning to shore up support networks and resources amid growing concerns over potential deportation policies under the incoming Trump administration.

The meeting came hours after Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe authorized state and local law enforcement to assist federal immigration authorities with planned deportation efforts, though details of implementation remain unclear.

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