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Thursday, January 10, 2008

Legislation Chases Migrants Out of Oklahoma


Dozens of state legislatures, citing inaction by Congress, have adopted measures aimed at curbing illegal immigration. Oklahoma's new law, which took effect Nov. 1, is particularly far-reaching and has begun sending ripples through the state's economy and its immigrant communities. Besides highlighting the impact of illegal immigration on Oklahoma, the law has made the state a laboratory in the national debate over immigration. (USA Today, Thursday)

Cutting off your nose to spite your face.

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