L.A. to boycott Arizona
With some members offering emotional personal stories, the Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday voted to boycott the state of Arizona because of its new law cracking down on illegal immigration. Daily News.
The 13-1 vote came with little dissent and could affect upwards of $58 million in contracts the city has with Arizona or companies based there.
Councilman Greig Smith cast the only no vote. He said he believed Arizona was taking steps to enforce federal immigration laws but would not comment further.
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