'It's time for a walkout': Latino activists slam AZ ballot measure to make illegal immigration a state crime
PHOENIX, AZ — Latino groups and their allies are calling on Arizonans to oppose a proposed ballot measure that would make illegal immigration a state crime in Arizona.
Living United for Change in Arizona and other groups gathered at the state capitol on Saturday morning to protest House Concurrent Resolution 2060, which is up for a vote in the state Senate. Speakers from LUCHA urged people at the rally to return on Tuesday when senators will be back in session.
“I invite you all to show up,” said Gina Mendez, LUCHA civic engagement organizer. “It's time for a walkout. It's time for our people to not show up to work that day.”
If approved by voters, HCR 2060 would make illegally crossing the Arizona border from Mexico a state crime, allowing local law enforcement to make arrests and local judges to order people to leave the country.
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