Immigration
We are committed to covering the stories impacting Tulsa’s immigrant communities. If you have a story to tell, reach out to us at [email protected].
Estamos comprometidos en cubrir las historias que impactan a la comunidad inmigrante de Tulsa. Si tiene una historia que compartir, comuníquese con nosotros en [email protected].
Community resources
Tulsans can get their U.S. citizenship application fees reimbursed. Here’s how.
Eastside Rise can help permanent U.S. residents who live in Tulsa city limits cover the costs of their naturalization applications.
Seeking immigration legal assistance in Tulsa? Here’s where to look.
Local organizations are accredited by the Department of Justice to help on certain immigration cases, while law firms can help represent you in court.
As fears over immigration enforcement rise, Tulsa lawyers offer advice on how to prepare
Tulsa immigration firms say families should be prepared and vet attorneys to ensure they are reputable.
IN THE NEWS
Oklahoma Republican lawmakers condemn student ICE walkouts, want discipline for teachers involved
A group of lawmakers urged State Superintendent of Education Lindel Fields to take action on student-led protests against ICE. Fourteen lawmakers penned the open letter sent Tuesday, including Senate Education Chair Adam Pugh (R-Edmond), who is running for state superintendent. The lawmakers called the walkouts that have occurred at several school districts across the state…
Inside the ICE detention system: How Oklahoma facilities use legal limbo to pressure deportations
After the Oklahoma Highway Patrol arrested Yingchao Fan following a rollover accident on Interstate 40, he sat in Sequoyah County jail despite facing no criminal charges, not even a traffic citation. County officials held him for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “They had no authority whatsoever,” said Ted Hasse, a federal criminal defense attorney who sought…
Oklahoma becomes ICE arrest hub as federal policy drives enforcement explosion
Oklahoma has become an ICE arrest hub after Gov. Kevin Stitt deputized state agencies and 28 local law enforcement agencies signed federal agreements.
Tulsa vigil honors Alex Pretti and Renee Good after deadly ICE shootings
Dozens of Tulsans gathered for a candlelight vigil in honor of two U.S. citizens shot and killed by federal immigration authorities.
Oklahoma lawmakers file slate of anti-immigration bills ahead of legislative session
Oklahoma lawmakers have filed dozens of bills aimed at curbing illegal immigration in the state ahead of the 2026 legislative session. Here is a breakdown of what to expect – mostly from the Republican supermajority.
Tulsa is home to 1K Iranian immigrants. Many can’t reach family due to government crackdown.
About 50 Tulsans gathered at 41st and Yale Saturday to protest the government killings and communications blackouts in Iran.
Indigenous leaders in Oklahoma raise concerns, advise tribal citizens on ICE encounters
Amid growing mass deportation efforts across the U.S., Indigenous leaders in Oklahoma are warning tribal citizens to be prepared if they are stopped in Immigration and Customs Enforcement sweeps, especially after multiple incidents in other states.
As detentions climb in Oklahoma, migrants with pending immigration cases struggle to get legal help
As immigration detentions continue to climb in Oklahoma and across the country, federal immigration court data shows people detained in Oklahoma are among the least likely to find legal representation for their pending cases. Local immigration attorneys — and their clients — are feeling the strain.
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LA SEMANA
Tulsa Hispanic commission launches ‘playbook’ to help businesses respond to ICE enforcement
The commission created the playbook with feedback from local chefs and restaurants about what would be most useful for them.
Tulsa mayor, Oklahoma officials weigh in on growing ICE presence
Mayor Monroe Nichols voiced his disapproval of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s conduct in Minnesota during a Sunday forum.
Amid Trump deportation campaign, Tulsans feel new urgency to obtain dual citizenship
Applications for dual citizenship in Mexico are surging — including from adults concerned about their rights in the U.S. and helping their Mexican parents.