Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes illegal immigration as a felony in Oklahoma.

Highlights:

• Establishes that an individual shall be arrested and charged with a new felony punishable by 5 years in prison if they are apprehended for a violation of Oklahoma’s criminal law and are determined to be an undocumented immigrant (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that instead of imprisonment, the undocumented individual could agree to be returned to their country of origin by federal immigration enforcement if they have no other felony charges or previous convictions for a violent offense (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that determining a person’s immigration status is up to the “discretion” of law enforcement (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

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