KELOLAND News noticed a marked increase in immigration-related arrests in the past week. We’ve also seen an increase in immigration-related documents being filed locally in federal court. Court papers and jail logs tell the story,

There are no known ICE raids or mass deportations reported in the Dakota News Now area, but when someone declares that ICE is in town, it can be misleading.

Noem highlighted her 2024 decision to send South Dakota National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border “when Texas asked for help and when they were being overwhelmed by an unprecedented border crisis.

South Dakota Voices for Peace wants people to know their rights when it comes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Tribal leaders are advising members on what to do if they're approached by federal law enforcement. The guidance follows what tribal leaders call concerning encounters with immigration officials.

Multiple tribes in South Dakota are taking extra steps to protect tribal member identities in the wake of increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids

Five of the nine tribes across South Dakota are issuing free tribal identification cards to all members, on and off the reservation, in light of profiling concerns regarding immigration enforcement.

We want to tell you about some local resources you should know about, and what to do if you find yourself confused or scared.

The two term South Dakota Gov. was tapped by Trump in November and will be key in enacting the new president's mass deportation plan.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday, putting the South ... U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...

Immigrants across the country are on edge about possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations following executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. Some local groups have created Know Your Rights and Red Cards as a reminder of what rights immigrants have and how to exercise them if faced with federal agents from ICE or the border patrol.

Twelve people currently behind bars at the Bibb County Jail lack U.S. citizenship documents, the sheriff said.