Oklahoma Bill Seeks to Label Hispanic Gang Members as Terrorists

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Oklahoma Bill Seeks to Label Hispanic Gang Members as Terrorists
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A proposed Oklahoma bill has sparked controversy for seeking to label Hispanic gang members as terrorists, with the aim of targeting cartel members bringing drugs into the US through the southern border. The bill, written by Republican state Rep. J.J. Humphrey, has drawn criticism for singling out Hispanics and is unlikely to pass, according to State Sen. Michael Brooks. Humphrey has apologized for focusing on Hispanics and plans to change the language in the bill, but insists he wasn't wrong.

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