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ICE Barbie’s South Dakota Past Comes Back to Haunt Her
- Noem’s time as South Dakota governor is shown as a precursor to later scrutiny over commutations and authority.
- The report states Noem issued 19 commutations without Board of Pardons and Parole endorsement in 2022 and 2023, drawing questions about transparency.
- The piece notes Noem’s DHS tenure faced accusations of bypassing protocols and centralizing power.
- The article references a controversial $38 billion warehouse-to-detention program now under investigation.
- The report mentions a large no-bid contract-driven ad campaign linked to Noem’s tenure.
- Allegations tie a controversial immigration center to Noem’s time in office and to Florida leadership.
- Amnesty International reports on detainee treatment at the Everglades facility are cited in the piece.
- The Daily Beast’s reporting connects Noem to scrutiny over personal sign-off for expenses above $100,000.
- The article notes Noem’s current role as Special Envoy and its relevance to ongoing scrutiny.
- The piece frames the scrutiny as a continuum from her state leadership to federal leadership.
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