CONTACT YOUR SENATOR TODAY: HB 4156 will hurt Oklahoma families and criminalize immigrants for just living in the state

Oklahoma lawmakers are set to hear HB 4156, a punitive anti-immigrant bill that would criminalize undocumented Oklahomans for simply residing in the state. Use our form to email your Senator today.

Help us make a difference for Oklahoma families by contacting legislators today!   Oklahoma lawmakers are set to hear HB 4156, a punitive anti-immigration bill that would criminalize undocumented Oklahomans for simply residing in the state. Individuals charged under the "impermissible occupation" crime would be subject to jail time and fines. Following conviction or release, whichever comes later, Oklahomans would be required to leave the state within three days.   HB 4156 would separate our neighbors from their loved ones and instill fear in our communities. It would hurt our economy by incarcerating hard working Oklahoma immigrants who are part of our workforce.   We should not erode trust between our law enforcement and immigrant communities by burdening the police with ICE-like responsibilities.   Email your Senator today using the convenient form linked below to send them an email, or you can find your state Senator's contact information at the Oklahoma Legislature's website.    Email Your Senator POINTS TO CONSIDER   This bill targets Oklahoma's immigrant communities and would be detrimental to our state's families and workforce.  More than 63,000 Oklahomans live with at least one undocumented family member. This bill would separate our neighbors from their loved ones and instill fear in our communities. Almost three percent of Oklahoma's workforce are undocumented immigrants. Incarcerating hard working Oklahomans will hurt not just our families but also our economy. HB 4156 is an unfunded mandate to local communities. At an estimated cost of $60-$108 per day, it could cost county jails $50,000 to $80,000 to jail one person for up to two years, as required by the proposed bill. Many undocumented immigrants in Oklahoma have lived in our state for decades. This discriminatory bill ignores their many contributions to our communities and economy. It would erode trust between law enforcement and communities with immigrants by charging them with ICE-like responsibilities. Please contact your state Senator now and ask them to vote NO on HB 4156. You can use this convenient form below to send them an email, or you can find your state Senator's contact information at the Oklahoma Legislature's website.   Email Your Senator Change is possible when we work together.   Together Oklahoma is a statewide group of community advocates who want to see Oklahoma better serve all residents. We have community groups that meet around the state, along with statewide affinity groups meeting in key areas including justice reform, health care, economic security, and democracy/elections. Connect with fellow advocates around the state and work towards change together! Learn More Contact Together Oklahoma, a program of Oklahoma Policy Institute 907 S. Detroit Ave #1005 Tulsa, OK 74120 United States  918-794-3944 | info@okpolicy.org   Connect with us:   If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe.