Caminando Juntos Busy with Immigration Calls

‘Operation Prairie Thunder’ will assist with deportations and boost Sioux Falls law enforcement

SIOUX FALLS — The state of South Dakota will spend more time and money in the coming months to police the streets of Sioux Falls, and to help federal agents deport immigrants who lack legal status. The work will support the state’s fast-growing city, Gov. Larry Rhoden said, and help the state’s seven federal immigration agents add to their current arrest tally of 262 in the state since President Donald Trump took office. Rhoden made the announce…

Caminando Juntos busy with immigration calls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - Almost every day it seems there are new stories about immigration and deportations making headlines across the country. And because of that, a local ministry dedicated to helping Latino migrants in the area has been seeing a high volume of calls from people seeking guidance. Nearly 4,000 without power in Sioux Falls Caminando Juntos in Sioux Falls helps Latino migrants in many ways including with immigration lega…

South Dakota calls in state corrections department, National Guard to aid ICE efforts

South Dakota is ramping up efforts to assist the federal government in deporting undocumented immigrants through a project centered on Sioux Falls.

SD Democrats: Operation Prairie Thunder, a South Dakota/ICE joint venture, is more about politics than security — The South Dakota Standard

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South Dakota prisons to turn illegal immigrants over to ICE

Expect more South Dakota National Guard soldiers and state police in the Sioux Falls area as part of ongoing efforts to round up illegal immigrants, parole absconders and drug dealers in the Sioux Falls area.Gov. Larry Rhoden’s office on Monday announced “Operation: Prairie Thunder,” a multi-government public safety initiative that will target illegal drug and gang activity and commit state resources to support work being conducted by U.S. Immig…