Nebraska Republican Gov. Jim Pillen activated the state National Guard on Friday ahead of planned protests across the state this weekend, including at the College World Series.

The National Guard and state law enforcement resources are prepared for immediate deployment to tamp down any unrest during the “No Kings” rallies scheduled for Lincoln, Hastings and Omaha, site of the NCAA’s baseball world series that began Friday.

“As a precaution in anticipation of anti-ICE protests across Nebraska this weekend, including at the College World Series, I have issued an emergency proclamation and the appropriate orders to activate Nebraska National Guard and State Patrol personnel if necessary to address any civil disturbance,” Pillen said in a statement.

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