Oklahoma
A high-level overview of immigration enforcement activity, school protection policies, and resources for families and educators in Oklahoma.
Overview
State context
Oklahoma has no state law protecting schools from immigration enforcement and has generally maintained a cooperative posture with federal enforcement. The state has a significant immigrant community, particularly in the Oklahoma City metro area and in agricultural communities. ICE is active across the state.
ICE activity
ICE is active in Oklahoma, particularly in the Oklahoma City metro, Tulsa, and in agricultural communities. The state has cooperated with federal enforcement priorities.
School policies
No statewide or widely adopted district-level school protection policies. Oklahoma City schools serve a large immigrant population without formal protections.
Notes for advocates
Oklahoma City has a significant Latino immigrant community as well as growing Southeast Asian and Vietnamese communities. The state's poultry and food processing industries employ many immigrant workers. Advocates work primarily through legal services and community organizations.
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