Justice Department Sues Oklahoma Over Controversial Immigration Law

Federal lawsuit challenges state law imposing criminal penalties on undocumented immigrants, citing constitutional overreach.

Oklahoma's House Bill 4156 makes it a state crime to reside without legal immigration status, with penalties including jail time and fines.
The DOJ argues the law infringes on federal authority over immigration, similar to challenges against Texas and Iowa laws.
Governor Kevin Stitt and Attorney General Gentner Drummond defend the law as necessary for state security and public safety.
Critics, including the ACLU, warn the law could lead to racial profiling and civil rights violations.
The legal battle highlights ongoing tensions between state and federal powers over immigration enforcement.