The Norman Transcript

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma -- Undocumented immigration became a lightning rod of debate in many of last year's legislative elections, and some Cleveland County legislators are now trying to prove that it wasn't all talk.

Members of Cleveland County's legislative delegation expressed frustration with the federal government this week for what they perceive as an inability to keep illegal immigrants from entering America, or to deal effectively with those who are already here.

"The federal government has failed in its mission to curtail illegal immigration," said state Rep. Paul Wesselhoft (R-Moore). "When that occurs, the state has to assume the responsibility."

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