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South Dakota governor, attorney general want to help with ICE enforcement

Rhoden offers Highway Patrol troopers, Jackley DCI agents

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Jonathan Ellis
May 21, 2025
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Gov. Larry Rhoden visits with a National Guard member at the southern border in Texas on May 20, 2025. Photo: Governor’s office

South Dakota state law enforcement officers will take a more active role in helping federal agents deal with illegal immigrants, following separate announcements made by Gov. Larry Rhoden and Attorney General Marty Jackley.

Rhoden sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons outlining his desire to see Highway Patrol troopers participate in a federal program that allows local law enforcement to assist ICE in immigration enforcement.

Sioux Falls to shave $38M from budget amid federal cuts

Sioux Falls to shave $38M from budget amid federal cuts

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May 21, 2025
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