Immigration Protests

Hundreds of protesters rally in Phoenix to protest the signing of immigration bill SB1070 by Gov. Jan Brewer on Friday, April 23, 2010. The sweeping measure would make it a crime under state law to be in the country illegally, and would require local law enforcement to question people about their immigration status if there is reason to suspect they are in the country illegally.

Student Protesters

Hundreds of mostly-student protesters rally outside the State of Arizona regional office complex in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, April 23, 2010.

Shakira Comes to Phoenix

Colombian singer Shakira speaks to the media at Phoenix City Hall, April 29, 2010 with Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon. The pop star was visiting Phoenix to voice her opposition to the new Arizona immigration law.
Shakira Visits Phoenix Over Immigration Law

Shakira Speaks to Arizona Youths

Colombian singer Shakira speaks to guests at the Carl Hayden Youth Center about the new Arizona immigration law, April 29, 2010 in Phoenix.
Shakira Visits Phoenix Over Immigration Law

Children Rally Along with Adults

Thousands of protesters rally against the new Arizona law targeting illegal immigrants, at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on Sunday, April 25, 2010. Activists are hoping to block the law from taking effect by arguing that it encroaches on the federal government's authority to regulate immigration and violates people's constitutional rights by giving police too much power.

"Arizona New Nazi State"

Victor Magill, 15, of Phoenix, paints a sign on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at the Capitol in Phoenix a day after Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed the bill into law. The sign appears to say "Arizona New Nazi State."

Illegal Aliens

AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Matt Pavelek

Sergio Corpus of Phoenix protests by holding a green blow up alien by his side at the Capitol in Phoenix a day after the hard line immigration bill was signed into law.

"Stop the Hate"

Amaria Lopez, of Phoenix, protests at the Arizona Capitol on Sunday, April 25, 2010. Activists called on President Barack Obama to fight a tough new Arizona law targeting illegal immigrants, promising Sunday to march in the streets and invite arrest by refusing to comply if the measure goes into effect.

The Sheriff and the Devil

Protesters impersonating Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, left, and the devil, right, join thousands attending a rally at the Arizona Capitol.

Rep. Luis Gutierrez of Illinois Rallies Protesters

Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., smiles as he shakes hands before going on stage to rally thousands of protesters attending a protest at the Arizona Capitol on Sunday, April 25, 2010, to voice their displeasure with the immigration law.

Demostrators Light Candles During Prayer Vigil

Protesters light candles during a prayer vigil while protesting against Arizona's new anti-illegal immigration law at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday, April 24, 2010.

Youth Organizers from L.A. Make Their Voices Heard

AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle

Maria Rodriguez, a youth organizer with the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA), leads demonstrators in a cheer during a protest at the Arizona state Capitol in Phoenix on Thursday, April 22, 2010.

"We are Human"

Edgar Rios, left, and Marcos Gonzalez, both of Phoenix, join hundreds of protesters as they rally at the Capitol to protest.

President Obama Denounces the Immigration Law

President Barack Obama speaks during a town hall meeting at Indian Hills Community College on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, in Ottumwa, Iowa. President Barack Obama warned of harassment against Hispanics under Arizona's tough new immigration law, saying such "poorly conceived" measures can be halted if the federal government fixes the nation's broken immigration system for good.

Immigration Advocates Call for Action Against Immigration Law

Day laborer, faith, immigrant and civil rights advocates hold a news conference at St. Francis Church in Portland, Ore., on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, to join a national day of action against Arizona's tough new immigration law, set to take effect in late July or early August.

Shakira in Phoenix

Colombian singer Shakira speaks to the media about her opposition to the new immigration law at Phoenix City Hall, April 29, 2010.
Shakira Visits Phoenix Over Immigration Law