Oglala Sioux Tribe Bans South Dakota Governor Kristi L. Noem from Its Lands for Second Time in Five Years

Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota United States of America
Due to safety concerns for its people or nation (Oyate), the Oglala Sioux Tribe has banned Gov. Kristi L. Noem from its homelands effective immediately.
Frank Star Comes Out, the president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, made Pine Ridge Reservation off limits to Gov. Kristi L. Noem on Friday after she told state legislature that she was sending razor wire and security personnel to Texas and unauthorized immigration was harming reservations.
The Oglala Sioux Tribe has banned South Dakota Governor Kristi L. Noem from its lands for the second time in at least five years after her speech about curbing immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border offended the tribal president.
Oglala Sioux Tribe Bans South Dakota Governor Kristi L. Noem from Its Lands for Second Time in Five Years

The Oglala Sioux Tribe has banned South Dakota Governor Kristi L. Noem from its lands for the second time in at least five years after her speech about curbing immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border “offended” the tribal president.

Frank Star Comes Out, the president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, made Pine Ridge Reservation off limits to Gov. Kristi L. Noem on Friday after she told state legislature that she was sending razor wire and security personnel to Texas and unauthorized immigration was harming reservations.

Due to safety concerns for its people or nation (Oyate), the Oglala Sioux Tribe has banned Gov. Kristi L. Noem from its homelands effective immediately.



Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

71%

  • Unique Points
    • The Oglala Sioux Tribe has barred South Dakota Governor Kristi L. Noem from its lands for the second time in at least five years after her speech about curbing immigration.
    • Frank Star Comes Out, the president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, made Pine Ridge Reservation off limits to Gov. Kristi L. Noem on Friday after she told state legislature that she was sending razor wire and security personnel to Texas and unauthorized immigration was harming reservations.
    • Due to safety concerns for its people or nation (Oyate), the Oglala Sioux Tribe has banned Gov. Kristi L. Noem from its homelands effective immediately.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses inflammatory language such as 'invasion' and 'misplaced', which are not accurate descriptions of the situation at hand. Secondly, the author quotes a tribal leader who claims that drugs and human trafficking affect all of South Dakota and surrounding states, but does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Thirdly, the article fails to disclose sources for some statements made by both parties.
    • The use of inflammatory language such as 'invasion' is deceptive
    • The article fails to disclose sources for some statements made by both parties.
    • The statement that drugs and human trafficking affect all of South Dakota and surrounding states without evidence is deceptive
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the statements of a tribal president and other leaders without providing any evidence or context for their claims. Additionally, the author commits a false dilemma by presenting only two options: either support the bipartisan border deal in Congress or not support it at all.
    • The Oglala Sioux Tribe is a sovereign nation under the protection of the United States.
  • Bias (85%)
    The author has a clear political bias and is using inflammatory language to appeal to their audience. The use of the word 'invasion' is misleading and dehumanizing towards immigrants, which shows a lack of empathy for those seeking better lives. Additionally, the author uses quotes from previous statements made by Noem that are not relevant to this situation, further demonstrating their bias.
    • The influx of immigrants at the border is an invasion
      • They don't deserve to be dehumanized and mistreated
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border as they are reporting on comments made by Governor Kristi L. Noem and her stance on this issue.
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border as they are reporting on comments made by Governor Kristi L. Noem about illegal immigrants crossing into South Dakota.

          70%

          • Unique Points
            • South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem was banned from the Pine Ridge Reservation after speaking about wanting to bolster the U.S.-Mexico border by sending razor wire and security personnel to Texas.
            • Frank Star Comes Out, the president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, made Pine Ridge Reservation off limits to Gov. Kristi L. Noem on Friday after she told state legislature that she was sending razor wire and security personnel to Texas and unauthorized immigration was harming reservations.
          • Accuracy
            No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
          • Deception (50%)
            The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses inflammatory language such as 'infiltrating' and 'dehumanized' to make it seem like there are malicious intentions behind people coming to the southern border. This is not supported by any evidence presented in the article and creates a false narrative that demonizes these individuals. Secondly, the author uses quotes from Star Comes Out without providing context or clarification on his statements, which can be misleading for readers who may not have knowledge of tribal customs and beliefs. Lastly, the author presents Noem's comments as factual when they are actually opinions that have been criticized by many people. The article also fails to disclose any sources used in its reporting.
            • The use of inflammatory language such as 'infiltrating' and 'dehumanized' creates a false narrative that demonizes individuals coming to the southern border.
          • Fallacies (85%)
            The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the opinions of Tribe President Frank Star Comes Out without providing any evidence or context for his claims. Additionally, the author commits a false dilemma by presenting only two options: either support Noem's comments on the border or be banned from the reservation. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric and name-calling when Star Comes Out accuses Noem of using her position to get former President Trump reelected while boosting her own chances for vice president.
            • Tribe President Frank Star Comes Out issued a statement on social media on Friday regarding Noem's comments. "Due to the safety of the Oyate, effective immediately, you are hereby Banished from the homelands of the Oglala Sioux Tribe," Star Comes Out said in a Friday statement addressed to Noem.
            • Star Comes Out accused Noem of using her issue at the border to get former President Trump reelected while boosting her own chances for vice president.
          • Bias (85%)
            Greg Wehner has demonstrated a high level of bias in his reporting on the South Dakota Gov Noem being banned from tribal reservation over remarks on US southern border. The author's assertions are not supported by evidence and instead rely heavily on quotes that reflect a specific position, which is to attack the governor for her comments about wanting to bolster the U.S.-Mexico border by sending razor wire and security personnel to Texas.
            • Due to the safety of the Oyate, effective immediately, you are hereby Banished from the homelands of the Oglala Sioux Tribe,
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
              Greg Wehner has a conflict of interest on the topics of South Dakota Gov Noem and Pine Ridge Reservation as he is reporting for Fox News. He also has a potential conflict of interest on the topic of Mexican drug cartels as they are infiltrating reservations, but it's not clear if he or his employer have any financial ties to these organizations.
              • Greg Wehner reports for Fox News which is owned by Rupert Murdoch and has a history of supporting conservative politicians like South Dakota Gov Noem.
                • Greg Wehner reports on Mexican drug cartels infiltrating reservations, but it's not clear if he or his employer have any financial ties to these organizations.
                  • The article mentions Pine Ridge Reservation, but it's not clear if Greg Wehner or his employer have any financial ties to the Oglala Sioux Tribe who own the reservation.
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                    Greg Wehner has a conflict of interest on the topics of South Dakota Gov Noem and Pine Ridge Reservation as he is reporting for Fox News. He also has a potential conflict of interest on the topic of Mexican drug cartels as they are mentioned in relation to Frank Star Comes Out, but it's not clear if Wehner himself has any ties to this topic.
                    • Greg Wehner is reporting for Fox News which is known for its conservative views and support of the Trump Administration. This could potentially influence his coverage of South Dakota Gov Noem who has been a vocal supporter of President Trump.

                    69%

                    • Unique Points
                      • Kristi Noem is a Republican governor of South Dakota.
                      • The Supreme Court has ruled that federal agents can remove razor wire in the border area near where a woman and two children reportedly drowned in the Rio Grande.
                      • Republican governors have deployed National Guard troops to block Biden administration from removing razor wire laid out by Texas to repel migrants defying Supreme Court ruling.
                      • Kristi Noem has suggested that if President Joe Biden tries to federalize Texas National Guard forces, it could lead to a civil war.
                      • 25 Republican governors (all but Vermont's Phil Scott) have signed a letter supporting Abbott in the escalating standoff over border security.
                    • Accuracy
                      • The Oglala Sioux Tribe has barred South Dakota Governor Kristi L. Noem from its lands for the second time in at least five years after her speech about curbing immigration.
                    • Deception (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Fallacies (80%)
                      The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the Supreme Court's ruling on the matter without providing any context or evidence for their decision. Additionally, they use inflammatory rhetoric when describing Noem's statements as a threat of civil war, which is not supported by any evidence in the article.
                      • The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the Supreme Court's ruling on the matter without providing any context or evidence for their decision.
                      • Additionally, they use inflammatory rhetoric when describing Noem's statements as a threat of civil war, which is not supported by any evidence in the article.
                    • Bias (85%)
                      Gideon Hess has used inflammatory language and made a false comparison between the situation at the southern border and an invasion. He also implies that President Biden is trying to take away Governor Noem's authority as commander-in-chief of National Guard troops, which is not true.
                      • Democrats including Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) have called on President Biden to federalize National Guard units.
                        • Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has blocked federal Border Patrol agents from accessing the border area to remove the razor wire.
                          • If he’s willing to do that and take away my authority as governor as commander-in-chief of those National Guard, boy, we do have a war on our hands,” said Noem.
                          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                            Gideon Hess has conflicts of interest on the topics of Kristi Noem and Trump's potential VP pick. He also has a personal relationship with Greg Abbott.
                            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                              Gideon Hess has conflicts of interest on the topics of Kristi Noem and Trump's potential VP pick. He also has a personal relationship with Greg Abbott.