Okla. House approves bill to crack down on illegal immigration, plans focus on law enforcement :: The Republic: "A bill to give police in Oklahoma broader powers to crack down on illegal immigrants was approved in the House on Tuesday and sent to a conference committee where lawmakers will develop the final language. ...
In its current form, the bill authorizes federally trained police officers to question people about their immigration status in certain circumstances, allows the seizure of vehicles used in human trafficking, and makes it a crime for illegal immigrants to seek employment.
Republican Rep. George Faught, of Muskogee, said his bill will be overhauled in conference to focus exclusively on "public safety" implications of illegal immigration. He said the bill will include language to promote cooperation among law enforcement agencies and give officers a clearer understanding of the resources available to target illegal immigrants.
Faught said he doesn't expect the bill to include sanctions against employers for hiring illegal workers."
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