Oklahoma House of Representatives

Media Division

December 13, 2007


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: State Rep. Randy Terrill

Capitol: (405) 557-7346


Judge’s Decision a “Victory for the Rule of Law”

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Randy Terrill, a Moore Republican who authored House Bill 1804, issued the following statement today after a lawsuit challenging the immigration reform law was dismissed.

“It has been my position all along that House Bill 1804 would withstand any legal challenge brought against it. The judge’s decision to dismiss the case again vindicates that view.

“House Bill 1804 is a very carefully calibrated measure designed to sync perfectly with federal immigration law and not exceed the scope of state authority in this matter. The opponents of House Bill 1804 tried to accomplish through the legal process what they could not accomplish through the legislative process. Thankfully, they have failed. This is a great day for the citizens of Oklahoma and the rule of law.”