South Dakota Tribe Bans Governor Noem Over Border Comments

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Source: The Guardian US
South Dakota Tribe Bans Governor Noem Over Border Comments
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The Oglala Sioux tribe has banned South Dakota governor Kristi Noem from their reservation after she made comments about sending razor wire and security personnel to the US-Mexico border. The tribe president accused Noem of using the border issue for political gain and disrespecting their sovereignty. Noem responded, expressing her focus on solving border problems and willingness to work with Native American tribes. This comes amid tensions over crime and law enforcement funding on the Pine Ridge reservation.

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