Arizona Governor Jan Brewer just signed a law that will authorize officers to pull over, question, and detain anyone they have a “reasonable suspicion” to believe is in this country without proper documentation. It’s legalized racial profiling, and it’s an affront on all of our civil rights, especially Latinos. It’s completely unacceptable.
Join us in letting Arizona’s leaders know how we feel, and that there will be consequences. A state that dehumanizes its own people does not deserve our economic support.
Click here to send the statement below to state leaders including the governor, state and local tourism and commerce officials (you can also add a personal comment):
| As long as racial profiling is legal in Arizona, I will do what I can to not visit the state and to avoid spending dollars there. |
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