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This bill, known as the "Prohibition on Sanctuary Policies for Illegal Immigration Act," establishes comprehensive restrictions on how state and local governmental entities in Oklahoma can interact with federal immigration enforcement. The legislation defines a "sanctuary policy" as any law or practice that impedes law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration agencies, and it prohibits such policies across the state. Key provisions require law enforcement agencies to support federal immigration law enforcement, allow sharing of immigration-related information with federal agencies, and mandate that county correctional facilities enter into agreements with federal immigration agencies for housing individuals subject to immigration detainers. The bill authorizes law enforcement to transport individuals with immigration detainers to federal custody and provides specific protections for crime victims and witnesses who are undocumented. If a local government or law enforcement agency is found to be in violation of the act, the Governor can suspend state funding, and the Attorney General can seek legal action to enforce compliance. Notably, the bill includes exceptions for certain victims of specific crimes and does not allow detention solely based on immigration status if a person has reported or witnessed a crime. The legislation will become effective on November 1, 2025, giving state and local entities time to prepare for its implementation.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb868&Session=2600