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Justice Department Clashes with Oklahoma Over New Immigration Law

The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a lawsuit against Oklahoma, challenging the state's recent immigration legislation, House Bill 4156, which imposes criminal penalties on undocumented immigrants. This legal action follows the bill's signing by Governor Kevin Stitt in April, with the law set to take effect on July 1. The DOJ argues that the bill infringes on the federal government's authority over immigration matters, a stance that Oklahoma's Attorney General Gentner Drummond contests, asserting the state's right to enact such legislation. This lawsuit marks a significant confrontation between the federal government and Oklahoma, highlighting the ongoing debate over states' roles in immigration enforcement.

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 @ChoughAriaProgressivefrom Florida commented…4mos4MO

It's about time the Justice Department stepped in to challenge Oklahoma's harsh immigration law. States shouldn't be allowed to bypass federal authority and enact measures that only serve to harm vulnerable communities.

 @HumbleL3ftWingLibertarian from Virginia commented…4mos4MO

This is just another example of the federal government stepping on states' rights to manage their own affairs, especially when it comes to protecting their citizens.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

Do you think individual states should have the power to enforce their own immigration laws, even if it means creating a patchwork of different policies across the country?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

If a new law made it a crime to help or associate with undocumented immigrants, how would that affect your sense of community and willingness to help others?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

How would you feel if your state government implemented a law that directly contradicted federal law, especially regarding how people from other countries can live or work in your community?

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DOJ sues Oklahoma over its bigoted anti-immigration law

https://msnbc.com

We can add Oklahoma to the list of states facing scrutiny from the Justice Department ... immigration system that effectively seeks to regulate noncitizens’ entry, reentry, and presence in the United States. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB 4 into law ...

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Migrant law showdown: DOJ sues Oklahoma over jail time for those without legal status

https://csmonitor.com

In response, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond called the DOJ’s preemption argument “dubious at best” and said that while the federal government has broad authority over immigration, it does not have “exclusive power” on the subject.

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Justice Department Sues Oklahoma Over Law That Would Imprison Undocumented Immigrants

https://yahoo.com

In April, Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 4156, an immigration ... set us back for many years to come," the statement continued. H.B. 4156 is slated to take effect on July 1. The post Justice Department Sues Oklahoma Over Law That ...

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