State lawmaker suggests legislation that could give undocumented immigrants life sentences

OKLAHOMA CITY — A state lawmaker on Tuesday said he’s considering legislation that would send undocumented immigrants who commit crimes in Oklahoma to prison for life.

Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, said at an interim study that the legislation would allow undocumented immigrants the option of being deported in lieu of life in prison.

He said his legislation would give prosecutors discretion, and they could use it to “target those people who are really criminals.”

The legislative study was d...