There are no known ICE raids or mass deportations reported in the Dakota News Now area, but when someone declares that ICE is in town, it can be misleading.

Tribal leaders are advising members on what to do if they're approached by federal law enforcement. The guidance follows what tribal leaders call concerning encounters with immigration officials.

Noem highlighted her 2024 decision to send South Dakota National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border “when Texas asked for help and when they were being overwhelmed by an unprecedented border crisis.

Multiple tribes in South Dakota are taking extra steps to protect tribal member identities in the wake of increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids

South Dakota Voices for Peace wants people to know their rights when it comes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Five of the nine tribes across South Dakota are issuing free tribal identification cards to all members, on and off the reservation, in light of profiling concerns regarding immigration enforcement.

We want to tell you about some local resources you should know about, and what to do if you find yourself confused or scared.

The two term South Dakota Gov. was tapped by Trump in November and will be key in enacting the new president's mass deportation plan.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday, putting the South ... U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...

Alabama Senator Katie Britt, chair of Senate Homeland Security Appropriations, believes Noem is committed to securing the U.S.-Mexico border after successful confirmation vote Saturday.

The job has proved fiendishly difficult in the Trump era. During his first term, the president cycled through no fewer than six Homeland Security chiefs.

The Senate is heading towards a vote on confirming South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary