Reports of ICE in Rapid City
Native community advised to have identification and safety plan
A Nov. 4 Facebook post by International Indigenous Youth Council claims ICE has detained a Lakota person in Rapid City, South Dakota. The post advises the public to “take caution” after reports of ICE activity near the civic center.
The post reports ICE is allegedly targeting Native unhoused people in Rapid City. The ICE agents are described as two men driving a black SUV wearing a bulletproof vest that says “ICE.” The post claims they are checking social security numbers.
The council reminds the Native community to make sure they have their tribal ID and/or a passport and safety plan. “Protect yourselves and each other,” the post reads.