The claim that Kristi Noem, Governor of South Dakota, was declared an "outlaw" in 13,000 square miles of tribal lands due to racist remarks about Native Americans is FALSE. Here's a detailed analysis of the situation:
Noem's Remarks: In 2021, Governor Noem made comments about Native American tribes receiving COVID-19 relief funds, stating that they had "a lot of money" and didn't need additional funds. She also criticized tribal governments for not being transparent about their spending.
Tribal Response: Some tribal leaders and organizations criticized Noem's remarks, calling them insensitive and inaccurate. However, no tribe has declared her an "outlaw" or banned her from their lands.
Factual Accuracy: The 13,000 square miles figure is misleading. South Dakota has nine tribal reservations, but their combined size is approximately 6,600 square miles, not 13,000. Moreover, Noem's comments did not warrant such a drastic response from tribal governments.
Legal Context: The term "outlaw" is not recognized in U.S. law, and tribal governments cannot unilaterally declare non-Native individuals as outlaws. Such a declaration would have no legal force or effect.
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Summary: Noem Not Declared "Outlaw" in Tribal Lands; Misinformation Clarified
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