Henry Signs Immigration Reform Bill

Governor Brad Henry today signed into law the immigration reform bill that is described as among the toughest in the nation. Henry said he signed the bill into law because the state cannot wait on the federal government to deal with the problems caused by illegal immigration.

"Illegal immigration is a very serious national security issue that must be addressed at the federal level," Henry said. "States can take some actions on their own, but until the U.S. Congress enacts a comprehensive, national immigration policy, citizens will see little progress on this issue."

Henry said that House Bill 1804 will not effectively address immigration reform, although some will claim it is a landmark step: "State leaders should closely monitor the impact of House Bill 1804 in the months and years to come to ensure that it does not have any unintended consequences," the governor said.

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