Lawmaker says campaign signs defaced

The author of Oklahoma's anti-illegal immigration law says several of his campaign signs have been defaced with the words "racist" and "bigot."

Rep. Randy Terrill, R-Moore, said Monday that dozens of his campaign signs were defaced, primarily in the Norman area.

"It is unfortunate," Terrill said. "It is childish. It is a criminal act. And it is an affront to our electoral process."

Last year, Terrill authored House Bill 1804, legislation that cracks down on illegal immigrants in the state that was signed into law by Gov. Brad Henry.

Earlier this year, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business groups filed a lawsuit alleging that a provision of the law subjecting employers to penalties was pre-empted by federal law and is unconstitutional.

U.S. District Court Judge Robin Cauthron issued a decision on June 4 blocking implementation of a provision affecting employers that was set to go into effect July 1.

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