Oglala Sioux Tribal Council Rejects 287(g) Deal, Votes to Ban ICE Activity on Pine Ridge – NetNewsLedger
January 23, 2026
Leaders say deputizing tribal police as immigration agents would undermine sovereignty and community trust
The Oglala Sioux Tribal Council has unanimously voted to reject participation in the federal Section 287(g) program and passed a motion banning U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and activities from the Pine Ridge Reservation, according to reports from Indigenous media following a special council session this week.
The decision is being framed by tribal leaders and supporters as a direct assertion of tribal sovereignty—keeping tribal law enforcement focused on community safety rather than serving as an extension of federal immigration enforcement.
