ImmigrationFinding

South Dakota should have state troopers help enforce federal immigration law through 287(g) agreements.

The federal 287(g) program lets trained state and local officers perform certain immigration enforcement tasks. Participation is voluntary and decided by each state or local agency.

Larry Rhoden

Republican Incumbent
Agree

My administration's number one responsibility is keeping South Dakotans safe. We've been working hard to get illegal alien criminals off our streets, out of our prison, and out of our country.

Press quote · May 18, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026

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