This bill authorizes county sheriffs in Oklahoma to collaborate with federal agencies, specifically the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP), to detain undocumented immigrants. The new legal provision will be codified as Section 509 of Title 19 in the Oklahoma Statutes, establishing a formal framework for this cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, allowing time for implementation and adjustment to the new law. This legislative change reflects a shift in the role of county sheriffs regarding immigration enforcement, enabling them to engage more directly with federal agencies in addressing issues related to undocumented immigration.