Hispanic Cultural Day turned into a protest at the Oklahoma Capitol

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Hispanic Culture day at the Oklahoma Capitol looks a bit different this year.

Legislative leaders and advocates moved the event to the steps of the Capitol because of the size of the crowd.

Hundreds of people from across the state are taking part.

This even has turned into a rally in response to the new Immigration bill passed by lawmakers and signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt.

Speakers have focused on a consistent topic and that is they are Oklahomans and that is what matters.

The group will go into the Capitol for food and have the opportunity to write letters to their representatives and senators expressing their concerns over this new law.

House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, and Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, are the authors of the measure that seeks to crack down on illegal immigration.