South Dakota Freedom Caucus is long on theatrics, short on results

By: Dana Hess

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: March 7, 2026

Words: 741

Last Updated: 3 days, 17 hours ago

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According to its website, the members of the South Dakota Freedom Caucus keep busy by “fighting for the people’s rights.” If their legislative results this year are any indication, the people’s rights are taking a beating.

The Freedom Caucus is a group of Republicans in the South Dakota Legislature. Their website touts adherence to the vision of President Ronald Reagan, but their beliefs put them a little to the right of Genghis Khan.

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