Hispanic Group Files Immigration Lawsuit
From News Reports ~ The president of the National Coalition of Latino Clergy, Reverend Miguel Rivera, announced in Tulsa Monday that his group has filed a lawsuit against Oklahoma House Bill 1804.
The suit, announced in front of the federal court building, names Governor Brad Henry and Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson as defendants.
"The message we are sending to the people of Oklahoma . . . is when things are so difficult, like they are in Tulsa County, there are remedies," Rivera said.
Rivera and others specifically named Tulsa County when referring to the "ethnic cleansing" HB 1804 will cause.
Already, an estimated 25,000 people have left in fear of HB 1804's effects, Rivera said."Stay put, don't go anywhere," Rivera said. "God is on our side. Fairness and justice will be done for our people."
The law, which takes effect November 1st, requires law enforcement agencies to check the immigration status of people arrested for felonies.
Rohit Sharma, local counsel for the coalition, said the group plans to file for an injunction Tuesday, preventing HB 1804 from taking effect. Tulsa reporters swarm Hispanic spokesman outside the Federal Courthouse in this image courtesy KOTV-Channel 6.
The suit, announced in front of the federal court building, names Governor Brad Henry and Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson as defendants.
"The message we are sending to the people of Oklahoma . . . is when things are so difficult, like they are in Tulsa County, there are remedies," Rivera said.
Rivera and others specifically named Tulsa County when referring to the "ethnic cleansing" HB 1804 will cause.
Already, an estimated 25,000 people have left in fear of HB 1804's effects, Rivera said."Stay put, don't go anywhere," Rivera said. "God is on our side. Fairness and justice will be done for our people."
The law, which takes effect November 1st, requires law enforcement agencies to check the immigration status of people arrested for felonies.
Rohit Sharma, local counsel for the coalition, said the group plans to file for an injunction Tuesday, preventing HB 1804 from taking effect. Tulsa reporters swarm Hispanic spokesman outside the Federal Courthouse in this image courtesy KOTV-Channel 6.
Labels: Immigration Reform, National Coalition of Latino Clergy, Reverend Miguel Rivera
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