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Oklahoma's Operation Guardian Detains 120 Undocumented Immigrants

10/2/2025

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt's Operation Guardian detained 120 undocumented immigrants, mostly commercial truck drivers, along I-40.
Operation Guardian, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), aims to strengthen enforcement and address safety concerns from unverified licenses.
Many detainees had histories, including drug trafficking and assault.
The program allows state law enforcement to transfer undocumented offenders directly to federal custody for deportation.

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Story summary

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt's Operation Guardian detained 120 undocumented immigrants, mostly commercial truck drivers, along I-40.
Operation Guardian, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), aims to strengthen enforcement and address safety concerns from unverified licenses.
Many detainees had histories, including drug trafficking and assault.
The program allows state law enforcement to transfer undocumented offenders directly to federal custody for deportation.