Oklahoma Republicans on Saturday censured Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) for leading negotiations with Democrats on a border security bill that has largely been rejected by House Republicans.
A resolution passed by Oklahoma Republican Party (OKGOP) state committee members said that Mr. Lankford needs to “cease and desist jeopardizing the security and liberty of the people of Oklahoma and of these United States” with the measure.
“Until Senator Lankford ceases from these actions, the Oklahoma Republican Party will cease all support for him,” the resolution added. “Senator Lankford playing fast and loose with Democrats on our border policy not only disenfranchises legal immigrants seeking citizenship but it also puts the safety and security of Americans in great danger.”…
