Mexico City. The Secretary of Foreign Affairs (SRE), Alicia Bárcena, rejected Law HB4156, which was approved by the state of Oklahoma and will come into force on July 1.
On his defense and protection of our Mexican community. They are not alone!”
According to the SRE, the HB4156 law creates a state crime called “impermissible occupation” that is committed when a person intentionally enters the United States without permission, and remains in the state of Oklahoma without having immigration authorization. correspondent.
The State Bureau of Investigation of that state may collect and preserve data on detained and prosecuted persons, to cross-reference them with state or federal databases. It also incorporates a preventive clause that prohibits any municipality in Oklahoma from declaring itself a “sanctuary city.”
For this reason, Mexico expressed its concern regarding the approval of said law. Through its consular representation in Oklahoma City, the Mexican Foreign Ministry said that it will follow up on the amendment and particularly, the Oklahoma State Work Permits and Visas Working Group announced by Governor Kevin Stitt to strengthen the workforce and create employment opportunities.
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– 2024-05-07 05:47:07
