Oklahoma's conservative leaders, Governor Kevin Stitt and Superintendent Ryan Walters, have shown unity in the past, but a proposed policy from Walters to identify undocumented students has driven a wedge between them. Stitt called the move to target children a step too far, indicating that even within conservative politics, some actions may be considered unacceptable. Walters criticized Stitt for undermining Trump's immigration agenda. The school board has approved the proposal, which is now headed to the state legislature for consideration, reflecting ongoing tensions in immigration debates.
In an era of anything-goes politics on the nation's right, the fight in Oklahoma may suggest there is an outer limit to what is acceptable, even for conservatives.
It's incredibly unfortunate that the governor has decided to undermine President Trump's immigration agenda and take these type of swipes at him.
When I saw them picking on kids, I thought that's a step too far, Mr. Stitt said in a recent interview.
The proposed rules were approved by the state school board in January, and they are now being considered by the Oklahoma Legislature.
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