Protests of SB1070 planned for July 29

KTAR.Com ^ | July 20th, 2010

[BradtotheBone]

PHOENIX -- Groups opposed to Arizona's tough new immigration law are planning some ``civil disobedience'' on July 29, the day the legislation takes effect.

The leaders of the groups say they'll hold a candlelight vigil at the state Capitol in downtown Phoenix, march to a nearby church at 4:30 a.m. for a nondenominational service and then march to the federal courthouse in Phoenix.

They declined to describe what the ``civil disobedience'' would be, but emphasized it will be nonviolent.

Alfredo Gutierrez, organizer with the group Somos America, characterized the protests as acts of defiance and hope for the Hispanic community.

The protests will be held, whether or not the law takes effect, the groups said. Seven suits challenging the law as unconstitutional and seeking to stop it are pending in U.S. District Court.

Besides Somos America, groups planning to participate are Puente, National Day Laborer Organizing Network, religious representatives and others.

Gutierrez said, "We call on people of conscience to join us on July 29, the day SB1070 is to go into effect, for a rally and civil disobedience at the office of the worst human rights violator of our time, Sheriff Arpaio. On July 29, we will not comply."

[sergeantdave]

“roups opposed to Arizona’s tough new immigration law are planning some ``civil disobedience’’ on July 29”

Patriots should be planning some “civil disobedience” against the commies. We’re heading for a war in America against the commies and fascists regardless. Good place to start.

[Kimberly GG]

I was thinking the same thing and wondering if any Patriots were planning to counter-protest that day?

[Honorary Serb]

Round ‘em all up, and check their immigration status.

Send all the illegals among them to Arpaio-style tent camps.

Do not pass Go, do not collect $200!!!!