13-05-2025
ICE makes arrests in South Dakota city where Noem was subjected to a protest three days earlier
A worker welds together heavy machinery in June 2023 at a Manitou Equipment America plant in Madison. The plant was subjected to a "worksite enforcement action" on May 13, 2025, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight)
U.S. immigration officials conducted a 'worksite enforcement action' Tuesday in Madison, three days after their boss, Kristi Noem, was subjected to a protest in the same South Dakota city.
The media office for Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a written statement that the agency's action was at Manitou Equipment America and Global Polymer Industries, 'in response to information or allegations received by ICE Homeland Security Investigations.'
The statement said ICE enforces business compliance with federal employment eligibility requirements and has the responsibility to conduct worksite enforcement initiatives 'targeting employers who violate employment laws.'
'During these operations, any alien determined to be in violation of U.S. immigration laws may be subject to arrest, detention, and, if ordered removed by an immigration judge or other authority, subject to removal from the United States,' the statement said.
The statement did not say how many were arrested in Madison, but said 'those arrested during the enforcement action at Manitou Equipment America and Global Polymer Industries have been presented for Federal prosecution for violations of U.S. law or were placed into deportation proceedings.'
Noem delivered the commencement address and received an honorary degree Saturday at Dakota State University in Madison. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the graduation ceremony to protest the actions of Noem and the Department of Homeland Security that she leads, which includes Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE.
This is a developing story that will be updated.
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