Oglala Sioux president walks back claims of pressure, arrests
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- The president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Frank Star Comes Out, retracted earlier claims that immigration enforcement arrested four tribal members and demanded an “immigration agreement” from the tribe, clarifying that federal officials only mentioned such an agreement as an option for easier access to information.
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security denied arresting or encountering any Oglala Sioux tribal members and refuted claims of requesting an immigration agreement, stating they only asked for basic identifying information to verify individuals.
- The controversy arises amid heightened concerns among Native American communities about immigration enforcement and racial profiling, with some tribes reconsidering collaborations with federal agencies like ICE.
- Historical tensions exist between the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
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