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A federal judge has temporarily halted the enforcement of an Oklahoma law that would make it a state crime for undocumented immigrants to be present in the state. The decision comes amid legal challenges arguing that immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility. The law authorizes state and local law enforcement officers to arrest individuals suspected of being in the U.S. illegally. It imposes escalating penalties on undocumented immigrants found within the state.

Feb 24, 2025 | news9.com | Tatum Guinn

A bill being considered in the Oklahoma state legislature would give students in Wagoner County and Broken Arrow Public Schools new opportunities for a college education. The bill, sponsored by Senator John Haste, has the backing of Broken Arrow city leaders. Broken Arrow City Manager Michael Spurgeon joined News On 6 to explain Senate Bill 701 and how the City of Broken Arrow is supporting it. "Essentially it does two things.

Feb 1, 2025 | newson6.com | Tatum Guinn |Emory Bryan |David Prock |Chloe Abbott |Sam Carrico |MaKayla Glenn

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has proposed several new administrative rule changes aimed at addressing immigration issues in Oklahoma schools.

Jan 28, 2025 | news9.com | Tatum Guinn

State Board Approves New Citizenship RuleThe Oklahoma State Board of Education approved a new rule requiring parents to provide their citizenship status when enrolling their children in public schools. The decision follows both state and federal efforts, led by former President Donald Trump, to address illegal immigration, starting with criminal cases. State Superintendent Ryan Walters said the rule is meant to increase state accountability regarding illegal immigration.

Oct 5, 2023 | news9.com | Tatum Guinn

It's been 22 years since a state commission made a list of recommendations that would help right the wrongs of the Tulsa Race Massacre, and State Representative Regina Goodwin (D-OK) says there has been little movement on those recommendations since. Representative Goodwin hosted Thursday’s hearing at the State Capitol as a reminder to the state that while there aren't many survivors of the massacre still living, there are a lot of descendants, and they deserve justice.