Sen. Michael Brooks’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – A group of Oklahoma City metro high school students has been honored by the Oklahoma Senate for not only earning their high school diplomas but also completing a significant part of their college education.

OKLAHOMA CITY – As Oklahomans gathered at the state Capitol on Wednesday to enjoy a celebration of music, dance, food and advocacy during Hispanic Cultural Day, members of the Latino Caucus along with representatives of business, faith and other community leaders also met with Gov.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus is inviting the public to attend the ninth annual Hispanic Cultural Day at the state Capitol on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Senate Democrats have released their legislative priorities for the 2025 session – their blueprint to create prosperity, improved health, greater educational opportunities, and more fair government for all Oklahomans.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City, said he plans to refile legislation for the 2025 legislative session for working immigrants to legally obtain a license to drive in Oklahoma. A report by Gov. Kevin Stitt’s Oklahoma State Work Permits and Visas Task Force also recommended that the state issue a “driver’s privilege card” for undocumented immigrants.

OKLAHOMA CITY – A ceremonial bill signing was held at the Capitol on Wednesday for legislation honoring Sgt. Meagan Burke, an Oklahoma City police officer killed in the line of duty. Sen. Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City, was principal Senate author of the legislation naming a bridge in southwest Oklahoma City in her memory. Rep. Chris Kannady, R-Oklahoma City was principal House author.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City, chair of the Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus, released the following statement Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a complaint in federal court against Oklahoma’s recently passed immigration law. The DOJ stated that the law is in violation of the U.S. Constitution’s supremacy clause.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus said they were disappointed and deeply concerned after hearing that the governor had signed House Bill 4156 into law. Sen. Michael Brooks is chair of the caucus.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus recognize the crisis at the U.S. southern border, and the challenges with the nation’s immigration system, but they have serious concerns about the constitutionality and unintended consequences of House Bill 4156. They have called on the governor to veto the measure.