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Arizona's Gov. Brewer signed SB 1070 yesterday. SB 1070 gives local police the authority to detain people whom they suspect are in the country without authorization, thus making it a state crime to not carry proper identification with you at all times and subjects people of color to questioning. Therefore, it is no surprise this bill has earned a reputation as "Juan Crow" (in remembrance of the Jim Crow state and local laws that essentially justified discrimination and segregation towards African Americans between 1876 and 1965). One only needs to take a closer look at Gov. Brewer's speech to note the underlying racism and hatred embedded in her support of this law, all in the name of equality and justice? How does that make sense, especially when they are exercising further militarization of the Arizona border? Maybe she did not get the memo back when the Sensenbrenner bill was introduced? (HR4437): NO HUMAN BEING IS ILLEGAL!
Nevertheless, OUR voices have not gone unheard. Students and youth, in particular, have been mobilizing in opposition. This past Tuesday, nine students chained themselves to the AZ state capitol building.Yesterday, approximately 2,400 high school students from all over Arizona participated in walk outs to join the thousands of people who have been protesting and rallying outside the state capitol building. Furthermore, actions are occurring all across the country! Have you heard of the Trail of Dreams? What about Chicago's coming out stories?
As you can see, the courage and bravery of youth across the country is inspiring and fueling us more and more! So, please, join us! There are several actions you can do with just the click of the mouse here!
Because ARIZONA CANNOT BE THE STANDARD! WE MUST ACT! STAND UP! BE HEARD!
Stay tuned for updates and upcoming actions!!
If you would like to help organize and make change, contact any I-Dreamer or email us at idreamillnois@illinois.edu
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