Oklahoma Receives Second-Largest Share of ICE Funding Nationwide

Protesters march through downtown OKC as part of nationwide demonstration against ICE spending.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:12am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A dynamic, abstract painting of a crowd of protesters moving through a city street, with overlapping geometric shapes and vibrant colors conveying the energy and momentum of the demonstration.Protesters march through downtown Oklahoma City, reflecting growing national concerns about the scope and impact of ICE operations.Oklahoma City Today

Oklahoma is receiving the second-largest share of funding in the country from partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to recent data. This has sparked protests in Oklahoma City, where marchers moved through downtown as part of a nationwide demonstration against ICE spending.

Why it matters

The high level of ICE funding in Oklahoma has drawn criticism from immigrant rights advocates, who argue that the agency's activities are harmful to local communities. The protests reflect growing national concerns about the scope and impact of ICE operations.

The details

The data shows that Oklahoma is second only to Texas in the amount of funding it receives from ICE partnerships. These partnerships involve local law enforcement agencies assisting federal immigration authorities, which critics say can erode trust between immigrant communities and the police.

  • Protesters marched through downtown Oklahoma City on April 3, 2026.

The players

Oklahoma

The state of Oklahoma, which is receiving the second-largest share of funding in the country from partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal agency that has formed partnerships with local law enforcement agencies in Oklahoma, leading to a high level of ICE funding in the state.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

The takeaway

The protests in Oklahoma City reflect the growing national debate over the role and impact of ICE, with critics arguing that the agency's activities undermine trust between immigrant communities and local law enforcement.