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Maria Villarroel

Oklahoma clashes with federal government over new immigration law: Battle over HB 4156 intensifies

As disputes continue against anti-immigration laws, here's what you should know about the Oklahoma law that seeks to reduce illegal immigration in the state. (Credit: AFP)

State Republican leaders in Oklahoma are pushing back after the U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to Governor Kevin Stitt stating that legal action will be taken regarding the controversial newly-signed immigration law, House Bill 4156.

The bill, which resembles the similarly disputed Texas anti-immigration law SB4, seeks to allow local law enforcement to remove illegal immigrants from Oklahoma. The newly-signed law conflicts with federal law, according to the letter sent by the DOJ.

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