The Phoenix Suns have tossed their hat into the ring in support of the many protesters against the new Arizona law. The team will be wearing special jerseys during their game on Cinco De Mayo, a popular latino holiday. Sarver, the team owner, said the jerseys will "honor our Latino community and the diversity of our league, the state of Arizona, and our nation."
Also the City of Tucson is suing the state of Arizona over the new law. They voted five to one to sue the state and attempt to overturn the new law. Mayor Bob Walkup said much of Tucson's economy is derived from Mexican tourists who come to vacation and shop and thus the new law would negatively affect the local economy. The one council member against, Councilman Steve Kozachik, cited that although the new law is clearly flawed, Arizona needs "to de-escalate the conversation."
New York Governor David Patterson has created a panel to review each immigration case individually in that state. The panel will have the power to pardon many minor crimes or misdemeanors committed in that state.
Sources
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/arlene-m-roberts/special-immigration-board_b_563135.html
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hBSq5omsaKlFcCseHSvBa8Pr66_A
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2010/05/05/20100505arizona-immigration-tucson-city-council-to-sue.html
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