Ever since Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed SB 1070, the controversial anti-immigration provision that won't go into law until the end of July, there have been protests by Latino groups and their supporters in Arizona and across the country. This Friday night, there will be an "informational protest" in front of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg by activists before the Rays game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
There's also been a lot of support for the measure, with lawmakers and political candidates throughout the country espousing sentiments for similar laws in their states. Here in Florida, GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott has taken the lead over Bill McCollum, analysts believe in part, because of his rhetoric in support of the law.
This article appears in Jun 17-23, 2010.