South Dakota governor’s office reports helping with over 800 deportations as feds deliver funding

By: Joshua Haiar

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: July 7, 2026

Words: 545

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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South Dakota troopers have assisted in more than 204 immigration-related arrests, and state National Guard soldiers have helped process 807 deportations as the state continues to expand its partnership with federal immigration authorities.

The update came as Gov. Larry Rhoden announced that President Donald Trump’s administration has provided $150,418 to the state to recoup the costs associated with the South Dakota Highway Patrol’s collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Under the terms of an …

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