Posted 1/24/2024, 2:48:00 PM
Oklahoma lawmaker backtracks on bill labeling Hispanic gangs 'terrorists' after backlash
- Oklahoma lawmaker proposed bill labeling Hispanic gang members as terrorists, faces backlash
- Lawmaker says he will change bill language removing "Hispanic" term
- Acknowledges offense caused but denies allegations of racism
- Fellow lawmakers say changing language is insufficient, bill promotes negative stereotypes
- Lawmaker claims bill targets gang crime, not Hispanics; experts advised broadening language