Sen. Tom Woods released the following statement after he voted in favor of passing HB 4156: “I am proud to have taken this vote that will better protect Oklahomans and crack down on illegal immigration in our state. The failed boarder policies by the federal government have made it necessary for states to take the law into their own hands and craft policies to ensure we know who is coming here and eliminate criminal organizations. The influx of illegal immigration has created a dire situation, and we are seeing an increased amount of illegal marijuana grows, drugs and organized criminal activity that needs to be eradicated. This bill will give law enforcement the tools necessary to deport criminals.”