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Quote by: Sillystarryeyes  Ok, so here's the deal. I want to see what everyone else has to say on this. Oklahoma just passed a new integration law. The Oklahoma Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act of 2007 [HB 1804 text, DOC] denies illegal immigrants state identification, and requires all state and local agencies to verify citizenship status of applicants before authorizing benefits. The law also require public employers to enter job applicants into an electronic immigration database to verify legal status.
Honestly, i think it's a good idea. I realize that there are a lot of people that come to america for a better life, but there are a great deal of people coming over that aren't willing to do what they need to to become legal. And there are a great deal around the Oklahoma city area that aren't even willing to take the time to learn how to speak english, let alone become legal immigrants. I mean, this new law is cutting off the aid from the government, and not allowing them to work. That means a few things to me. That means that there will be more jobs available to the legal residents of the state. That means there will be more government aid for those that really need it, and that means that those illegal residents will have to actually step up and take care of business, instead of hiding out.
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While I think that verifying citizenship status (and requiring proof of citizenship as a prerequisite to receiving state benefits) is appropriate, the State of Oklahoma may be encroaching on federal responsibility. Should this go to the federal courts, expect it to be shot down.