Race Day Live Oklahoma Republicans are focusing on strengthening immigration enforcement, with a series of bills that aim to streamline President Trump’s tough immigration policies.
These new proposals aim to punish unauthorized migrants and make their lives harder in the state.
Among the most notable measures are requirements for proof of citizenship in schools and workplaces, expanded rules on sanctuary cities, and increased penalties for businesses hiring unauthorized workers.
One of the most significant proposals comes from Rep. Gabe Woolley, who has filed House Bill 1165.
This bill seeks to require schools to report unauthorized migrants, aligning with the state education rules led by Ryan Walters, the state superintendent.
These efforts are all part of a larger plan to push for mass deportations in Oklahoma, and these proposals are working together to shape immigration policy in the state.
House Bill 1962, also from Woolley, aims to make employers responsible for verifying the immigration status of their workers, with penalties up to $500 for those who fail to comply.
Additionally, Senate Bill 489, filed by Sen. Shane Jett, pushes to extend the ban on sanctuary city policies to all political subdivisions in Oklahoma.
This means that schools, libraries, and other local agencies would have to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
Republican lawmakers have filed additional bills that further the mass deportation agenda.
Senate Bill 872, introduced by Sen. Lisa Standridge, deputizes county sheriff’s departments to work alongside federal authorities to enforce immigration laws. Senate Bill 865, by Sen.
Casey Murdock creates a new system to track unauthorized migrants across Oklahoma’s correctional system.
Rep. Justin Humphrey’s bills, House Bill 1307 and House Bill 1320 propose harsh penalties like the death penalty for unauthorized migrants convicted of serious crimes like first-degree murder or trafficking minors.
Rep. Jonathan Wilk has also filed House Bill 1932, creating a fund that uses taxpayer money for mass deportation efforts.
These bills follow a pattern set by President Trump’s executive orders on his first day in office, pushing for the exclusion of unauthorized migrants from various areas of public life in Oklahoma.
While the Republican-led legislature is working to pass these measures, some Democrats, like Sen. Michael Brooks, are trying to introduce more immigrant-friendly bills.
Brooks has proposed Senate Bill 399, which would allow immigrants who have paid state taxes for a long period to get a driver’s license, regardless of their immigration status. However, this is not likely to pass, as it has failed in the past.
Despite the efforts of some Democrats, the Republican majority means that these deportation measures could soon become law.
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This legislative session represents a critical moment in Oklahoma’s push to make life harder for unauthorized migrants and step up immigration enforcement across the state.
The bills, if passed, could drastically alter how Oklahoma deals with immigration, making it one of the most aggressive states in terms of deportation efforts.
As Oklahoma moves forward with these plans, the state’s large Latino population remains vulnerable to the increased focus on immigration enforcement.
With little representation in the legislature, it’s unclear what protections could be put in place to safeguard against potential raids or other enforcement actions by local and federal authorities.
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