Governor Larry Rhoden Deploys National Guard to Southern Border

Governor Larry Rhoden activated the 155th Engineering Company of the South Dakota National Guard on October 22 in Wagner for a one-year assignment to secure the Southern border of the United States. The deployment consists of 120 guardsmen, though specific mission details and deployment dates remain confidential for security reasons.

This deployment is part of a broader effort by Rhoden to address immigration. Previous actions include the deployment of seven guardsmen to assist United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the signing of SB 7, which bans sanctuary cities within South Dakota.