Who/What: Latino Rights groups, families, and other members of the community gathered together to protest SB 1070 that was signed into law by Governor Jan Brewer. It was a controversial "anti-immigration law" that was indirectly focused on Mexican immigrants and citizens.
Where: In various locations of Phoenix, Arizona people joined in walk-outs and marches starting at Steele Indian School Park then to the field office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
When: On July 29, 2010 the bill became law and was effective immediately. Upon the signing, many community members united and began their protests. Many that still feel strongly against the discriminatory law, continue to protest on the anniversary of its signing.
Why: The reason the protesters are against SB 1070 is because they feel personally attacked by the violating stops that result in Latino's being asked for "papers" to show they are legal; if non-compliant or found without proof, deportation threats would follow. One of the protesting group's catchy slogans was, "No illegals, no burritos. Think twice, America."
Identity: The large population found in the protest was "Latino/Latina" citizens. They were the ones that were the most involved because they were targets of the new law. They protested to raise awareness of the racial profiling taking place as a result of the state legislature's decision.
Works cited:
"Timeline: SB 1070 history." Web. 07 February 2016. Retrieved from: http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/20120422sb0170-history.html
"No Illegals, No Burritos." Web. 07 February 2016. Retrieved from: http://politicalhumor.about.com/od/funnypictures/ig/Funny-Protest-Signs/No-Illegals--No-Burritos.htm
Wahab, Nadine. "The Battle over SB 1070." Web. 07 February 2016. Retrieved from: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nadine-wahab/the-battle-over-sb-1070_b_604356.html
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