Law

HB 4156, enacted last year, created the state crime of “impermissible occupation,” threatening fines and jail time for immigrants living in Oklahoma without legal residency.

Oklahoma law says anyone who has ever scored 76 or higher on an IQ test is competent to die for their crime. Science says otherwise.

Democratic lawmaker Rep. Andy Fugate is suing Gov. Kevin Stitt over an executive order mandating state employees return to the office.

Executive Orders from President Trump and bills in the Oklahoma Legislature are inciting fear for many in Tulsa’s LGBTQ+ community.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters, the State Board of Education and the State Department of Education are named in a lawsuit alleging state anti-bullying laws were not adequately enforced.

He said his legislation would give prosecutors discretion, and they could use it to “target those people who are really criminals.”

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond said in a press release Tuesday that he’s against a new federal immigration process meant to keep families of mixed statuses together. He’s filed an amicus brief against it in a federal court case in Texas.

Recommendations from the speakers included investing in treatment courts and services, improving jail data collection, implementing universal intake screening and increasing diversion services.

Five of Oklahoma’s largest tribal nations have endorsed the retention of three eligible Oklahoma Supreme Court justices in the Nov. 5 election.

More than 30 parents, teachers and faith leaders filed a lawsuit in the Oklahoma Supreme Court Thursday over State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ directive to require Bibles in every classroom and to use them as an instructional resource.