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Illegal immigration bill allows arrest, seizure without warrant

AP Broadcast

2:46 p.m. CDT, March 16, 2011

OKLAHOMA CITY -- A sweeping anti-illegal immigration bill that allows police to arrest people they suspect are in the country illegally and seize property used to commit immigration-related crimes has passed the Oklahoma Senate.

The Senate voted 29-15 on Wednesday for the bill over the objections of some members who say the plan is unconstitutional and would be detrimental to Oklahoma's economy.

The bill authorizes law enforcement officers to arrest someone without a warrant, if the officer has "probable cause" to believe the person is in the country illegally.

It also allows police to seize property, like homes or vehicles, used to knowingly harbor or transport illegal immigrants.

Some members voiced concerns that farmers could risk losing their property and expensive equipment by hiring migrant workers.

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"Some members voiced concerns that farmers could risk losing their property and expensive equipment by hiring migrant workers. "


Tough

Its an easy deal , use e verify

Farmers need to hire LEGAL workers. Does not matter what state they are in. LEGAL only If they don't then unfortunatly they also need to be fined.

[quote="jean"]Illegal immigration bill allows arrest, seizure without warrant

Right on!! Let's keep up the momentum USA! One State at a time until they have nowhere to run except south!
GO RED WHITE and BLUE!!! "United We Stand, Divided We Fall"!!!

Hip Hip Hurray

Oklahoma Senate Republicans argue about immigration

Senate Bill 908 passed the Senate, 29-15. It is modeled in part after Arizona’s immigration law.

BY JOHN ESTUS Oklahoman
Published: March 17, 2011

Senate Republicans sparred over immigration Wednesday, signaling an ongoing divide within the party over how the state should address illegal immigration.

Debate over Senate Bill 908, a sweeping crackdown against illegal immigrants, saw Republicans argue against one another whether to repeal some of the most contentious parts of the bill, which passed 29-15.

The bill’s author, Sen. Ralph Shortey, R-Oklahoma City, is part of a group of Republican legislators from the south Oklahoma City metro area who have made fighting illegal immigration their top legislative priority.

But Shortey on Wednesday found himself at odds with a Republican colleague, Sen. Clark Jolley, who filed an amendment that repealed the part of the bill that would have allowed police to request identification from people if there is “probable causeâ€