Challenge to Oklahoma Illegal Immigration Bill Dismissed

U.S. District Judge James H. Payne has dismissed the lawsuit filed by a local Hispanic group.

His statement on the issue closed the issue for now, but leaves it open for a future run against the law.

The court has no doubt that Plaintiffs fervently believe in the unconstitutionality of HB 1804. The court’s holding today does not close the courthouse door to those wishing to challenge the constitutional soundness of HB 1804. While a constitutional vetting of HB 1804 would serve the interest of all parties to this litigation, the interest of the public would be served
by a sharpening of the issues presented prior to such a vetting. Such a sharpening can only be achieved through a suit brought by plaintiffs with well-defined injuries causally connected to HB 1804.