USA v. Oklahoma "Oklahoma “may have understandable frustrations with the problems caused by illegal immigration . . . , but the State may not pursue policies that undermine federal law.” Arizona, 567 U.S. at 416. Should more explicit guidance...
DOJ, May 21, 2024 "The Justice Department today filed suit against the State of Oklahoma to challenge House Bill 4156 (HB 4156) under the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause and Foreign Commerce Clause. The Constitution assigns the federal government...
Jordan Gerard, The Oklahoman, May 21, 2024 "In a war of words and threats of litigation, Oklahoma's new anti-immigration law faces two potential lawsuits. The U.S. Department of Justice addressed a May 15 letter to Gov. Kevin Stitt and Attorney General...
"Doctor from Pakistan stuck behind red tape on his way to working at the Oklahoma City VA. Dr. Khaleeq Siddiqui was just weeks from completing his residency training and accepting a position at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center when his visa was mysteriously...
"Oklahoma’s restrictions did not reduce Oklahoma’s [unauthorized] immigrant population, census figures show. While some families fled, others came and tens of thousands more — like Ignacio and his family, who requested that only their first names be used ...
"The Rev. Felix Cabrera looks out into the pews of his Oklahoma City ministry, and the faces of those affected by America's immigration laws stare back at him. PAUL B. SOUTHERLAND - PAUL B. SOUTHERLAND " title="The Rev. Felix Cabrera, pastor...
"Legally, I could travel the world as a U.S. citizen, drive, marry, buy a house and even carry a gun in my pants. A branch of my family tree planted American roots in the late 1600s. But the immigration service said I could not continue keeping my job of nearly...
"HEAVENER, OK: Atop Poteau Mountain, cloaked by white oak, black locust and other towering trees, sits the mysterious runestone. Ever since its discovery in 1874, experts have passionately debated whether the runic carvings on the stone were actually created...
"It’s a weekday morning, and downtown Guymon is bustling. Guatemalans walk into a clothing store, passing a small group of Mexicans chatting on the sidewalk. Across the street, a man of Kenyan descent walks along the curb. Above it all, the sound of Al...
" Doug Stump, Tepe's lawyer, said that after Obama's announcement he quickly sent Angel and Gabriela's information to immigration officials in Washington, and was informed just two days before the Tepes were required to leave that their petition...
"Chinh Doan and her mother, Tu Tran, were reunited this week in Oklahoma City after 18 years living half a world apart." - NewOK, May 11, 2012 .
OKLAHOMA CITY: "Marcos dreams of being an architect. Maria wants to be a child psychologist and a teacher. Julia isn’t sure what type of career she would pursue, but she loves writing and has already written a play. The three are high-school students...
Flores-Abarca v. Barr "[W]e hold that the Oklahoma misdemeanor of transporting a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle is not one of the firearms offenses listed under 8 U.S.C. § 1227(a)(2)(C). Accordingly, this conviction does not disqualify Flores Abarca from...
Matter of Flores-Abarca, 26 I&N Dec. 922 (BIA 2017) - The crime of transporting a loaded firearm in violation of title 21, section 1289.13 of the Oklahoma Statutes is categorically a firearms offense under section 237(a)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality...
"[A]lthough the respondent's ability to leave the abusive relationship and the length of time she has been out of the relationship weigh against a favorable exercise of discretion in this case, we ultimately conclude that this and the other negative discretionary...