Rhoden Administration Expands ICE Partnerships, Reports Arrests and Deportation Efforts

Rhoden administration expands ICE partnerships, reports arrests and deportation efforts

Gov. Larry Rhoden says South Dakota is expanding its ICE partnership, increasing 287(g)-trained troopers from 17 to 41 and continuing DOC and Guard support.

State Cooperation Helps ICE Deport Hundreds, Rhoden Says

Since last year, South Dakota’s National Guard has helped U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deport 664 people, the Department of Corrections has handed 24 inmates over to that agency, and state troopers have arrested 150 people who lack legal status.

State cooperation helps ICE deport hundreds, SD governor says while planning more trooper training

Since last year, South Dakota’s National Guard has helped U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deport 664 people, the Department of Corrections has handed 24 inmates over to that agency, and state troopers have arrested 150 people who lack legal status. South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden released the figures Monday in a news release announcing the state’s plans to train more troopers to help ICE. The state Highway Patrol initially tra…

Gov. Rhoden Announces Expansion and Results of ICE Partnerships

On Monday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced that the Rhoden Administration is expanding on its partnerships with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of the public safety efforts announced last July. “My administration’s number one responsibility is keeping South Dakotans safe,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “We’ve been working hard to get illegal alien criminals off our streets, out of our prison, and out of our country. I am proud of…

Highway Patrol will increase number of troopers assisting ICE with immigration enforcement

The number of South Dakota Highway Patrol troopers set to participate in a federal program to assist in immigration enforcement will more than double, Gov. Larry Rhoden announced Monday.Currently, 17 troopers have been trained under an Immigration and Customs Enforcement program that uses local law enforcement agencies to assist in enforcing immigration laws. The latest enrollment of troopers into the 287(g) program will increase that number to …