Activists wage last-minute battle against OK law
Tue October 30, 2007

In the final hours of October, the fight to block House Bill 1804 rages on.
On Wednesday, the National Coalition of Latino Clergy and Christian Leaders will meet with U.S. District Judge James Payne to argue for a temporary injunction against HB 1804, largely considered one of the toughest immigration enforcement bills in the nation.

If they are unable to stop it, they have planned a silent protest for Thursday — the day the bulk of the bill will go into effect. Immediately after it goes into effect, the national coalition plans to request sanctuary status for Hispanic churches and homes, to stop what they perceive has been a legislative assault against their community.

The group also has asked for support from the White House. It seeks a moratorium on raids, arrests and deportation until "Congress assumes responsibility for immigration,â€