According to the Pew Research Center, there are about 70,000 undocumented immigrants in Missouri. However, the state has no way of collecting accurate numbers. Several pieces of legislation have been introduced in the Missouri General Assembly that aims to make tracking the number of undocumented immigrants in the state easier.

Soon after being sworn in as governor, Kehoe signed executive orders requiring law enforcement to include the immigration status of individuals in arrest reports, and authorized the creation of a program called "Operation Relentless Pursuit.

Controlling crime, expanding education options and cutting taxes will be the top priorities for Missouri, new Gov. Mike Kehoe said in his inauguration speech. The brief speech, delivered before a crowd gathered on a cold,

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe addressed plans to “secure Missouri’s future” through improving public safety, education and reducing the role of government. Gov. Mike Kehoe hands out ceremonial signing pens after signing executive orders after being sworn in as the 58th governor of Missouri on Monday at the Capitol in Jefferson City.