Latino and Civil Rights Groups Announce Arizona Boycott: WASHINGTON – The National Council de la Raza along with other national civil rights and labor organizations announced a boycott against Arizona to remain in effect until the state’s “oppressive and odious” immigration law is repealed or Congress passes immigration reform.
During a press conference at the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the Latino advocacy organization, NCLR President Janet Murguia said the council is asking all affiliated organizations to cancel major events and conventions in the state as a show of solidarity.
“Our system is broken, but this Arizona law is not the answer,” Murguia said. “Our immigration system should reflect both our nation’s interests and values.”
Last month, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed the nation’s toughest state immigration enforcement measure directing local police to enforce federal laws and to arrest anyone “reasonably suspected” of being an undocumented immigrant.
