Immigration

Amid stricter immigration policies at both the state and federal levels, the South Dakota Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is canceling its annual Latino Festival and Parade.

As immigration crackdowns continue under the Trump administration, agriculture leaders have expressed some anxiety about undocumented workers in the industry. While South Dakota’s congressional delegation acknowledged the need for labor reform, there’s no quick or simple solution.

As part of Operation: Prairie Thunder, the state Board of Pardons and Paroles is transferring 10 undocumented immigrants serving prison time to ICE custody.

A California man accused of transporting hundreds of pounds of meth in South Dakota pleads not guilty to two felony drug counts.

The state Highway Patrol seized over 200 pounds of meth during a stop.

A new governor-led initiative sparks debate around immigration enforcement, namely at the latest Sioux Falls City Council meeting.

In a collaboration across multiple levels of government, Gov. Larry Rhoden is announcing a new public safety initiative he said is going to “keep South Dakotans safe.”

SDPB asked Gov. Larry Rhoden about potential impacts of an immigration crackdown on farm workers.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins says mass deportations of undocumented immigrants will be done everywhere, including farm country. She says the plan is to have a 100% American workforce. However, those in the ag industry question what this would look like in practice.

US Representative Dusty Johnson said “progress” is being made in border protection. He said it’s time to take a look at the immigration itself.