{"id":2164722,"date":"2024-02-01T09:42:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T14:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/noem-says-border-crisis-affects-south-dakota\/"},"modified":"2024-02-01T09:46:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T14:46:57","slug":"noem-says-border-crisis-affects-south-dakota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/noem-says-border-crisis-affects-south-dakota\/","title":{"rendered":"Noem: South Dakota impacted by border crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnoem-says-border-crisis-affects-south-dakota%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2164722&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>South Dakota Governor Takes Action to Address \u2062Crisis\u2064 at Southern Border<\/h2>\n<p>In a powerful address to state \u2064lawmakers, Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota emphasized the impact of the border \u2062crisis \u2063on her state. She expressed her determination to explore \u200blegal avenues that would enable South Dakota to support\u2062 Texas and compel\u200d the federal government to fulfill its responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Noem revealed \u200cthat she is actively consulting with key officials, including the Adjutant General and the Secretary of Public Safety, to devise strategies for providing personnel and assistance. Additionally, she is engaging in discussions with\u200d Texas Governor Greg Abbott to establish rules of engagement that would empower National Guard troops, should their deployment become necessary.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;The cartels have operational control of our border,&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Noem\u200b declared boldly. She firmly believes\u200d that when the federal government fails in its duty to protect the\u200c people, it becomes the \u2064responsibility of \u2063the states to take action. Having witnessed the invasion firsthand, she expressed her shock at the worsening situation with each \u2062visit to the border.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The governor\u2063 also \u2063highlighted the alarming infiltration of \u200ctribal reservations by cartels, which undermines \u2062the efforts of state law enforcement. Unfortunately, the state government lacks the jurisdiction to unilaterally intervene and provide support to tribes, leaving the cartels to exploit this\u200c vulnerability in South\u2063 Dakota.<\/p>\n<p>Noem pointed \u200bout that\u200b the Oglala Sioux\u200c tribe has taken legal action against the federal government due to the prevalence of violent crime, drug trafficking, and gang activity, primarily perpetrated by &#8220;non-natives&#8221; on their reservation.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;We see\u200c the effects of Joe Biden&#8217;s failures at\u2064 the border every day in South Dakota,&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Noem asserted. She revealed\u2062 that despite a federal judge&#8217;s\u200c order for the Biden administration to engage in resolution\u200c talks with the Oglala tribe, the administration has failed to comply, leading the tribe to file a \u2063second lawsuit.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Undeterred by \u2063the lack of federal\u2064 action, Noem emphasized that \u2063the \u2062cartels \u2062have established a presence\u2063 on several tribal reservations in South Dakota. In response to her\u2063 impassioned\u200c speech, both the House and Senate passed a resolution expressing\u2063 their support for defending the border.<\/p>\n<p>While Senator \u2062Reynold Nesbia agreed with much of Noem&#8217;s assessment of the border situation, he emphasized that the issue ultimately lies within \u2064the \u2062federal government&#8217;s jurisdiction. He urged\u200c Noem to leverage her influence to collaborate with Senators Thune and Rounds in enacting the policies advocated by President Biden.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, a \u2063bipartisan group of senators is \u2064negotiating a bill on border security.\u200b However, House\u200d Speaker\u2063 Mike Johnson has indicated that the bill is unlikely to \u200cpass in\u2062 the House.<\/p>\n<p> It falls upon the states to take action. \u2063South Dakota, though not located on the southern border, is feeling the effects of\u200c this crisis \u2062in many ways, including through drug trafficking\u2061 \u2062and an increase in crime. Noem expressed her concern that these \u200cproblems will only worsen if immediate measures\u2060\u2060 are not taken.<\/p>\n<h2> What specific \u200dmeasures has South Dakota taken to address the issues \u200cof drug trafficking and\u2063 increased crime, given the state&#8217;s vulnerability despite its geographical distance\u2063 from the southern border?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  South Dakota has implemented several measures to address drug trafficking and \u200cincreased crime within the state, despite its geographical distance from the southern border. Some of the specific measures include:<\/p>\n<p>1. Law Enforcement Partnerships: South Dakota has established collaborative partnerships between local, state, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/evidence-mounts-that-capitol-breach-was-pre-planned-eroding-incitement-allegation-in-trump-impeachment-trial\/\" title=\"Evidence Mounts that Capitol Breach Was Pre-Planned, Eroding Incitement Allegation in Trump Impeachment Trial\">federal law enforcement agencies<\/a> to enhance information sharing and coordination in combating drug trafficking. This includes collaboration with Drug \u200cEnforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and other relevant agencies.<\/p>\n<p>2. Drug Task Forces: The state has established drug task forces \u200cto focus on investigating and prosecuting drug trafficking organizations. These task forces \u200binvolve members from multiple law enforcement \u2062agencies, working\u200d together towards a common goal.<\/p>\n<p>3. \u200bIntelligence Gathering and Analysis: South Dakota law enforcement agencies focus on gathering intelligence and analyzing it to identify\u200c drug trafficking networks, trends, and \u200demerging threats. This information is utilized \u2063to target high-value individuals and organizations involved in drug trafficking.<\/p>\n<p>4. Use of Technology: The state employs various technological tools, such as advanced\u200b surveillance systems, data analytics, and communication equipment, to enhance their ability to detect and \u200ddisrupt drug trafficking activities.<\/p>\n<p>5. Border\u2064 Patrol and\u2063 Highway Interdiction: Although South Dakota is far from \u2063the southern border, law enforcement agencies conduct frequent\u2064 patrols and interdictions along\u200d major transportation routes, highways, and interstates to prevent drugs\u200d from entering the\u2062 state.<\/p>\n<p>6. \u200cProsecution and Sentencing: South Dakota has implemented a tough stance on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/connecticut-house-debates-expunging-criminal-records-for-300k\/\" title=\"Connecticut House Debates Expunging Criminal Records for 300K\">drug-related offenses<\/a>,\u2062 ensuring \u2064that individuals involved in\u2063 drug trafficking face strict prosecution and sentencing. This \u200dacts as a deterrent and helps reduce drug-related crime in the state.<\/p>\n<p>7. Rehabilitation and Treatment: In addition to\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/minnesota-governor-calls-in-national-guard-ahead-of-trial-over-george-floyds-death\/\" title=\"Minnesota Governor Calls In National Guard Ahead Of Trial Over George Floyd\u2019s Death\">law enforcement efforts<\/a>, South Dakota recognizes the\u2062 importance of rehabilitation and treatment for drug-related offenders. The state has invested in programs that aim to address substance \u2063abuse issues and provide supportive services\u200b to offenders to help them reintegrate into society.<\/p>\n<p>8.\u200b Public Awareness and Education: South Dakota actively promotes public awareness campaigns and \u2064education programs to inform citizens about\u200d the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of reporting suspicious activities. These\u200b campaigns aim to engage the community in preventing and addressing drug-related crimes.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to\u2063 note that the specific measures and strategies may vary over time as new challenges and needs emerge. The state of South Dakota continually assesses its\u2062 response to drug trafficking and crime to adapt its approach accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem informed lawmakers that the border crisis is impacting the state. She is considering legal avenues to assist Texas and compel the federal government to fulfill its responsibilities. Noem is seeking advice from the Adjutant General and evaluating potential courses of action<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2805,"featured_media":2164723,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"http:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/kristi-noem.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2164722","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"http:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/kristi-noem.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2164722","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2805"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2164722"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2164722\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2164723"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2164722"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2164722"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2164722"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}