The Flandreau Santee Sioux tribe in South Dakota has lifted its ban on Governor Kristi Noem from entering its territories, just days before her appearance before a U.S. Senate committee for her nomination to head the Department of Homeland Security. This ban was imposed early last year after Noem made comments accusing tribal leaders of catering to drug cartels on reservations.
In a statement, the tribe mentioned that the Governor apologized for the misunderstanding and misinformation and expressed her commitment to protecting all citizens of South Dakota, including those from the nine Tribal Nations. This move comes as Noem’s confirmation hearings approach, where she will be questioned on her plans for securing borders and carrying out deportation operations.
While the Flandreau Santee Sioux tribe has reconciled with Governor Noem, other tribes in the state had also formally banned her last year. The State of the Tribes address by Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Chairman J. Garrett Renville highlighted the need to reset relationships and rebuild trust between sovereign nations and the state.
Noem’s hearing with the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs was rescheduled from Wednesday to Friday. This nomination will play a crucial role in fulfilling President-elect Donald Trump’s promises for border security and immigration policies.
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