Governor Henry, Illegal immigration and Abortion

Governor Henry recently did something that was, for me, quite unexpected: he signed into law illegal immigration legislation described as “nation’s most sweeping attempt to deny jobs and public benefits to illegal immigrants,” for which I applaud him. Despite this good decision, though, not all of the Governor’s actions are commendable. He recently vetoed Senate Bill 714 over fears of “unintended consequences.”

Oddly enough, groups like La Raza and the ACLU are wont to file lawsuits against this sort of immigration legislation due to, among other things, the “unintended consequences” regarding the children of those here illegally. Given the likely legal challenges both bills were or are likely to face, there must be something else driving Governor Henry’s veto of SB 714. One thing is clear, though: In Oklahoma, it’s OK to gamble or kill your preborn child, but, before doing so, you had better make sure you’re in the country legally.