Summary
The Oglala Sioux Tribe claims that four of its members were illegally held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during raids in Minneapolis. The tribe asserts that these individuals, who are U.S. citizens, should not be detained for immigration reasons. The tribe plans legal action for their release.
Key Facts
- The Oglala Sioux Tribe says ICE detained four tribal members in Minneapolis raids.
- ICE is not allowed to detain U.S. citizens for immigration purposes, including tribal members.
- Tribe President Frank Star Comes Out sent a letter to federal officials demanding the members' release.
- The detained individuals were reportedly homeless at the time of the raids.
- When the tribe asked for information, officials said it would only be given if the tribe agreed to certain terms, which the tribe refused.
- The tribe believes signing the agreement would violate treaties with the U.S. government.
- Tribal leaders argue that their citizens fall outside of ICE's immigration jurisdiction.
- Legal action is being considered by the tribe, possibly with support from other tribes.
