Immigration issue looms over Oklahoma Legislature

The sponsor of the law cracking down on illegal immigrants says he has no intention of giving in to pressure from Hispanic leaders, church officials and the business community.

Republican State Representative Randy Terrill says House leaders plan to fight any effort to repeal or weaken the law and he says he’ll offer even tougher restrictions during the upcoming session beginning February 4th.”*

*From: http://www.kten.com
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