Immigration

Multiple tribal leaders are condemning recent actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement – or ICE. Namely, recent allegations of harassment and detainment of tribal members in Minneapolis.

While not all South Dakota dairies may not be feeling the pinch of stricter immigration enforcement yet, one producer said it’s coming.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol said another saturation patrol in Sioux Falls rolled out as part of the Operation: Prairie Thunder public safety campaign led to dozens of arrests.

Amid stricter immigration policies at both the state and federal levels, the South Dakota Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is canceling its annual Latino Festival and Parade.

As immigration crackdowns continue under the Trump administration, agriculture leaders have expressed some anxiety about undocumented workers in the industry. While South Dakota’s congressional delegation acknowledged the need for labor reform, there’s no quick or simple solution.

As part of Operation: Prairie Thunder, the state Board of Pardons and Paroles is transferring 10 undocumented immigrants serving prison time to ICE custody.

A California man accused of transporting hundreds of pounds of meth in South Dakota pleads not guilty to two felony drug counts.

The state Highway Patrol seized over 200 pounds of meth during a stop.

A new governor-led initiative sparks debate around immigration enforcement, namely at the latest Sioux Falls City Council meeting.

In a collaboration across multiple levels of government, Gov. Larry Rhoden is announcing a new public safety initiative he said is going to “keep South Dakotans safe.”