'Conflicts with many existing directives': Oklahoma law enforcement leaders issue joint statement on immigration bill

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police and Metro Law Enforcement Agency Leaders released a joint statement on Tuesday addressing the recently signed immigration bill, House Bill 4156.

After being signed into law by Governor Kevin Stitt on April 30, HB 4156 gives law enforcement officers the authority to make arrest based on immigration status starting July 1.

Opponents of the bill have voiced concerns about potential racial profiling and increased...