The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Oklahoma for its newly proposed immigration policy. The proposed legislation seeks to fine and jail any migrants residing in the state without legal documentation or status. Jail time could be up to two years.
The filing references Texas’ Senate Bill 4 and Iowa’s recent Senate File 2340 in its reasoning for the Oklahoma suit, stating that these legislations create state-specific immigration systems that interfere with the federal government’s systems. Texas and Iowa have faced similar lawsuits from the Department of Justice over their respective legislations.
In an official statement, U.S. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M. Boynton expresses, “We have brought this action to ensure that Oklahoma adheres to the Constitution and the framework adopted by Congress for regulation of immigration.”
Oklahoma was warned by the federal government last week that they would face legal action if they continued to move forward with enacting the legislation.
The state is currently facing protests and distress from its residents, many of whom fear the implications of this law.
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