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"South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Banned from Tribal Reservation Over Border Remarks"
politics1 year ago

"South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Banned from Tribal Reservation Over Border Remarks"

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem clashed with the Oglala Sioux Tribe after being banned from its reservation for her remarks about the southern border crisis. The tribe accused Noem of politicizing the issue to aid former President Donald Trump's reelection. Noem expressed willingness to continue building relationships with the tribe but criticized the tribe's decision as bringing politics into the discussion. The tribal leader emphasized the tribe's sovereignty and condemned Noem's comments about the border crisis. The clash reflects the ongoing tensions between state and tribal authorities over border security and immigration issues.

Oglala Sioux Tribe Bans Gov. Kristi Noem Over Immigration Remarks
politics1 year ago

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.