Oklahoma Law Saving State Millions as Criminals Deported
"A year-old state law is saving Oklahomans millions of dollars by deporting illegal immigrant criminals back to their home countries. Oklahoma is one of about five states using similar methods to ease inmate overcrowding in prison systems, federal immigration officials say," according to the Oklahoman. "Most individuals deported under the state's rapid repatriation program had been convicted of drug and alcohol offenses. There are 136 inmates awaiting pickup and removal by federal officials." Oklahoma also has one of the toughest state level immigration laws enacted.