Calls to boycott Arizona grow over new immigration law

Los Angeles Times by Anna Gorman, Nicholas Riccardi | Apr. 28, 2010 (News Report)

Pressure continued to mount Tuesday against Arizona's tough new immigration law, with the Obama administration considering a legal challenge and political leaders calling for economic boycotts.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday that she had "deep concerns" with the law and said it could siphon resources needed to target criminals. U.S. Atty. Gen. Eric Holder said ... Full Story »

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 by Kaizar Campwala - Apr. 28, 2010

Decent reporting with a strong California angle.

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 by Seth Roberts Farber - Apr. 28, 2010

I haven't seen much speculation on the economic effect (if any) widespread boycotts would have on Arizona, and I'm not sure it's clear that it would be a good strategy for immigrant's rights advocates, but this article makes it clear that there is significant momentum for such a boycott.

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