Oklahoma
Federal judge grants preliminary injunction halting controversial Oklahoma immigration law
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Friday, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction that puts a pause on House Bill 4156, a controversial law enabling Oklahoma law enforcement to arrest individuals on the basis of immigration status.
The new law, which was scheduled to go into effect on July 1, has been met with opposition from many different organizations, including The Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police and Metro Law Enforcement Agency Leaders, and state legislators.
On May 15, the U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to Governor Kevin Stitt and Attorney General Gentner Drummond, threatening legal action if HB 4156 was enforced.
Drummond sent a letter in response, reaffirming the state’s intention to enforce the immigration law. As a result, the DOJ filed a lawsuit against the state on May 21.
“Oklahoma may have understandable frustrations with the problems caused by illegal immigration…but the State may not pursue policies that undermine federal law.’ Arizona, 567 U.S. at 416. Should more explicit guidance foreclose that conclusion, this Court will listen,” the conclusion of the preliminary injunction order says.
Drummond issued a statement on Friday afternoon expressing his disappointment in the ruling.
“While today’s court ruling is disappointing, I will not stop fighting for Oklahoma and our right to protect our borders,” Drummond said. “The Biden Administration’s complete failure to enforce federal immigration laws made House Bill 4156 a necessity. We intend to appeal today’s decision and defend one of the most powerful tools we have to fight the criminal activity largely being fueled by illegal aliens in Oklahoma.”
Oklahoma
Hundreds take to Riverside demonstrating against Trump, ICE raids
TULSA, Okla. — Hundreds gathered along Riverside Drive throughout the late afternoon and evening Sunday, Feb. 2 to show support for undocumented immigrants living in Oklahoma and across the country.
The demonstrations come in light of ICE raids ordered by Pres. Trump.
The peaceful protest in Tulsa started around 4 p.m., according to attendees who spoke with 2 News.
“We want to share that we are here,” Alejandra Fimple said during the demonstration. “We are what makes America great. We are here to keep this country beautiful and running, and without us, this country wouldn’t be what it is.”
“We are not alone,” Maria Acosta told 2 News. “They want us right now to feel like we are alone and they are in control and we are powerless. They want us to feel depressed and hopeless. But be loud, be proud. Get with your community. Talk to people. Don’t shy away from these conversations.”
Crowds waving flags and holding signs were met with vehicles skidding and revving engines in support along the intersection of 31st Street and Riverside Drive.
Because of the slow traffic, cars were backed up on the road all the way to 37th Street and to the tunnels under Gathering Place.
Due to Tulsa police presence blocking off access to Riverside and streets in the Brookside neighborhood, crowds and vehicles dispersed from the intersection just after 9 p.m. without any reported issues or arrests, as of late Feb. 2.
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Oklahoma
NBA Draft: Jeremiah Fears, Jalon Moore Boost Draft Value while Lifting Oklahoma to SEC Win
As Oklahoma pulled off a massive win over No. 24 Vanderbilt, the play of their two draft prospects caught attention. Senior forward Jalon Moore and freshman guard Jeremiah Fears both delivered strong performances, lifting the Sooners to a 97-67 win over the Commodores and continuing their climb up the SEC standings.
Let’s take a closer look at these two players’ impressive outings and break down the aspects of their games that will be highly coveted by NBA teams.
Jeremiah Fears bounced back from a scoreless performance in his last game with a strong showing. He finished with 21 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals in 30 minutes of action. It was an efficient outing, as he shot 8-of-12 from the field, 1-of-3 from three, and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line. He continued to navigate screens well and used his shifty handle to create space. While he looked good on catch-and-shoot threes, he primarily shined by attacking the rim and finishing with soft touch.
Fears appears to be a safe bet to be selected in the lottery of the upcoming draft. As a young and productive prospect, his ability to stuff the stat sheet is highly promising. While he is not the most athletic player vertically, his lateral quickness and impressive change of direction should continue to boost his stock as the season progresses.
Jalon Moore has not received nearly as much draft buzz as Fears, but his budding offensive game and defensive versatility hold significant value. This two-way effectiveness was evident in yesterday’s game, as he finished with 19 points, four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block while shooting 66.7% from the field, 50% from three and 55.6% from the free-throw line. He is an extremely long and explosive athlete who did a great job of getting to the rim and finishing through contact. Moore frequently served as the roll man alongside Fears, creating consistent driving lanes. He also continued to showcase his hot shooting season, connecting on 2-of-4 of his catch-and-shoot threes.
Whether or not he is selected in the upcoming draft, Moore possesses the athletic tools and defensive upside to warrant consideration at the next level. While he is somewhat positionally in-between, his ability to attack the rim and stretch the floor gives him intriguing potential. His defensive value is the most compelling aspect of his game, as his aggression, long arms and nonstop motor allow him to guard multiple positions effectively.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma routs No. 24 Vanderbilt 97-67 for 3rd win in 4 games
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Freshman guard Jeremiah Fears scored 21 points to help Oklahoma dominate No. 24 Vanderbilt in a 97-67 win on Saturday.
Oklahoma’s Jalon Moore added 19 points and surpassed 1,000 career points. Dayton Forsythe scored 14 points for the Sooners (16-5, 3-5 Southeastern Conference), who have won three of four after losing their first four league games.
Oklahoma took control with a 23-0 run in the second half. The Sooners shot 63.2% from the field overall, including 72.7% after the break.
Devin McGlockton led Vanderbilt (16-5, 4-4) with 22 points. Jason Edwards scored 21 points for the Commodores, but he needed 20 shots to get them.
Vanderbilt led 38-27 late in the first half before Oklahoma closed on a 9-2 run to cut the deficit to 40-36 at the break.
Oklahoma controlled the second half. Back-to-back 3-pointers by Brycen Goodine and Moore put the Sooners up 52-42 with 16:31 remaining, and a timeout by Vanderbilt didn’t help. By the end of Oklahoma’s 23-0 run, the Commodores had missed eight consecutive shots.
Vanderbilt’s Tyler Tanner sliced through the lane for a one-handed jam that cut Oklahoma’s lead to 60-52 with about 10 minutes to go, but Oklahoma regrouped and expanded its lead.
Takeaways
Vanderbilt: The Commodores shot 30% in the second half and made 1 of 12 3-pointers.
Oklahoma: Coach Porter Moser had made rebounding an emphasis after some rough performances, and the Sooners responded by outrebounding Vanderbilt 39-24.
Key moment
Oklahoma took its first lead, 44-42, on a 3-pointer by Goodine early in the second half. The Sooners never trailed again.
Key stat
Vanderbilt had 10 turnovers and nine made field goals in the second half.
Up next
Vanderbilt visits No. 5 Florida on Tuesday night.
Oklahoma visits No. 1 Auburn on Tuesday night.
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