"Justice Department Sues Oklahoma Over New Immigration Law"

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"Justice Department Sues Oklahoma Over New Immigration Law"
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The Justice Department has sued Oklahoma over a new immigration law that fines and jails undocumented migrants, arguing it violates the Constitution by encroaching on federal jurisdiction over immigration. The law, set to take effect on July 1, is part of a broader trend of Republican-led states attempting to manage immigration independently, citing insufficient federal action. The ACLU has criticized the law for potentially leading to racial profiling and criminalizing communities of color.

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