Immigration policy impacts in Oklahoma
Jul 10, 2025•36 min
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Summary
This episode explores the story of Cesar Reyes, a Guatemalan immigrant deported from Oklahoma under new immigration crackdowns. It delves into how Reyes, a respected community advocate, was deported despite appealing his case for a decade, highlighting the devastating impact on his family and the inhumane conditions of detention. The discussion also examines the complexities of state and federal immigration enforcement, particularly the role of 287(g) contracts and the political narrative surrounding the criminalization of unlawful presence.Episode description
This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with KOSU State Capitol reporter Lionel Ramos about his story regarding 29-year-old Cesar Reyes who was deported earlier this year after a crackdown by President Trump on undocumented workers.
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