Oglala Sioux Tribe Bans Gov. Kristi Noem Over Immigration Remarks

The Oglala Sioux Tribe has banned South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem from its reservation due to her remarks about the U.S.-Mexico border, with the tribe's president criticizing her use of the term "invasion" and her support for sending razor wire and security personnel. The tribe's president accused Noem of politicizing the border issue and expressed concern for the treatment of people seeking a better life, particularly those of Indian descent. Noem responded, emphasizing the need to address federal law enforcement failures at the border and on tribal lands.