Thread: OK: Sullivan takes aim at local immigration issue

Sullivan takes aim at local immigration issue
By Justin Juozapavicius Associated Press Writer
June 11, 2007
TULSA (AP) — A local debate over whether this city has become a haven for illegal immigrants has taken a rare twist in past weeks, with a congressman saying the mayor and police chief were not doing enough to enforce immigration laws.

The criticism comes as the U.S. Senate debates legislation that would give up to 12 million illegal immigrants a pathway to citizenship.

Rep. John Sullivan, R-Okla., estimates anywhere between 40,000 to 60,000 illegal immigrants live in this northeastern Oklahoma city of 383,000.

He says there is no clear policy in place for police to report illegal immigrants and that officers can only ask about someone’s citizenship.

Lack of reporting is making Tulsa a “sanctuary cityâ€

Does anyone besides me notice that if the state/county wants to do something about the illegals in their area the federal government won't step up to help them and I am so disappointed with the churches that are aiding and abetting the illegals, apparently they haven't read ROMANS 13 about obeying the laws and obeying the government. Its all well and good to help those in need everyone should but its altogether different to help them break the law.