Immigration poised to be a heated issue in Oklahoma Legislature


Immigration is poised again to be a heated issue this year with Oklahoma lawmakers proposing nearly 30 bills ranging from restricting property rights of noncitizens to requiring school officials to know the legal status of students

BY VALLERY BROWN Oklahoman
February 14, 2011

Immigration is poised to be a heated issue this year with Oklahoma lawmakers proposing nearly 30 bills ranging from restricting property rights of noncitizens to requiring school officials know the legal status of students.

An analysis by The Oklahoman of bills filed shows a number of education and law enforcement issues relating to undocumented immigrants. Lawmakers also have formed a joint committee to tackle the subject.

“The committee will look at all of Oklahoma’s policies and consider ideas that will benefit our state,â€