Under the state-federal partnership, an unspecified number of KBI agents would receive ICE training allowing them to issue immigration detainers, serve warrants for some immigration violations and arrest people allegedly in the U.

KBI Director Tony Mattivi told The Star his agents will only be involved in arresting immigrants with a known criminal history.

Gov. Kevin Stitt announces partnership between Oklahoma law enforcement and ICE

Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Friday the state of Oklahoma has finalized three agreements with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to grant state law enforcement agencies the authority to enforce federal immigration laws under Operation Guardian.