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Jon Hansen on Immigration

 

 


Individuals in the country illegally should "self-deport"

Finally, Hansen addressed immigration, expressing support for current federal policies. He stated that individuals in the country illegally should "self-deport" and that those who are removed should not be allowed to return. He pledged that as governor, he would do "whatever we can do to help facilitate" federal immigration enforcement, emphasizing the importance of borders and the rule of law.
Source: KXLG,"Codington County", on 2026 South Dakota Governor race , Jul 13, 2025

Don't prevent local cooperation with federal immigration

Legislative Summary: SB7: prohibit the implementation of certain policies related to immigration enforcement.

Summary by South Dakota Searchlight, 2/3/25: Senate Bill 7 would prohibit the state and its political subdivisions from adopting any policy to prevent local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities or disciplining officers who do. [A legislator voting NO said] "there's no need to address an issue if it doesn't exist, but there could be unintended consequences. Migrant victims of domestic violence may be less likely to call for help for fear of detention, and a statement of support for federal raids will serve to sour relationships between migrants and the members of law enforcement who may need their help investigating criminal activity."

Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 35-0-0 on Jan/24/25; passed House 62-6-0 on Feb/3/25; State Rep. Jon Hansen voted YES; signed by Gov. Larry Rhoden on Feb/7/25.

Source: S.D. Searchlight on South Dakota voting records SB7 , Feb 3, 2025

Other governors on Immigration: Jon Hansen on other issues:
SD Gubernatorial:
Billie Sutton
Daniel Ahlers
Dusty Johnson
Jamie R. Smith
Kristi Noem
Larry Rhoden
Marty Jackley
Steven Haugaard
SD Senatorial:
Brian Bengs
John Thune
Julian Beaudion
Mike Rounds

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