Standing Rock Sioux Tribe says member detained by ICE in Minnesota
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe confirmed that a tribal member has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota, according to a statement issued Jan. 24 by the Office of Chairman Steve Sitting Bear.
“I was notified today, January 24, 2026, that a Standing Rock Sioux Tribe member has been detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the state of Minnesota,” the statement said. Tribal leadership is working to locate the individual, gather accurate information and coordinate with appropriate authorities to secure their release.
Details surrounding the detention remain limited, the statement said. Tribal leadership urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information while the matter is under review. Sitting Bear said in the statement that the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe will “continue to advocate for the protection of our citizen’s rights and will provide updates as appropriate.”
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