AZ city councils (Tucson and Flagstaff) vote to sue over law

[kpete]

Source: Associated Press

AZ city councils vote to sue over law
Tucson and Flagstaff city councils weigh in

Updated: Wednesday, 05 May 2010, 7:03 AM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 05 May 2010, 7:03 AM EDT

* FELICIA FONSECA,Associated Press Writer

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - The Tucson and Flagstaff city councils voted Tuesday to sue Arizona over its tough new immigration law, citing concerns about enforcement costs and negative effects on the state's tourism industry.

They are the first municipalities in Arizona to approve legal challenges to the law. Earlier this week, proposed litigation in Phoenix took a hit when the city attorney said Mayor Phil Gordon lacks the authority to file suit without the support of the City Council.

The new state law requires local and state law enforcement officers to question people about their immigration status if there is reason to suspect they're in the country illegally.

The Flagstaff City Council voted unanimously in favor of a resolution that says it's an unfunded mandate to carry out the responsibilities of the federal government. Its Tuesday night meeting drew a crowd that initially numbered in the hundreds but dwindled significantly as the night wore on.

Read more: http://www.wane.com/dpps/news/national/west/2-arizona-city-councils-vote-to-sue-over-new-law-jgr_3343918

[mrfocus]

1. Wohhoooo!

[EFerrari]

2. Here's a bunch of stories I put together yesterday.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=8271629&mesg_id=8271740

The boycott is coming along really well.

[midnight]

3. Thankyou Tucson and Flagstaff....

[fishwax]

4. good job and good luck to both

:bounce: