L.A.'s Arizona boycott over illegal immigration faces another exemption. Is the boycott working?
For the second time, the L.A. City Council will consider an exemption from the boycott of Arizona it has imposed because of that state's crackdown on illegal immigration. The council will consider whether to continue contracting with Super Shuttle, the airport transit service, which has its corporate base in Arizona.
In June, Los Angeles' red-light camera program was temporarily exempted
from the city's contracting boycott of Arizona.
City Council members, noting that the Los Angeles Police Department backs the photo-enforcement program as a public safety matter, voted, 13-0, to extend a multimillion-dollar agreement with Scottsdale-based American Traffic Solutions.
Earlier in June, the council and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa agreed to halt most travel and contracting with Arizona after the state adopted a law requiring police to check the immigration status of anyone they stop and suspect of being in the country illegally.
Today, the council is to discuss whether to allow a $1.13-million, one-year contract extension for Scottsdale-based Blue Van Joint Venture, operator of Super Shuttle, which serves Los Angeles International Airport, according to City News Service.
What do you think of the boycott? Share your views below.
Photo: Protest in Arizona over immigration crackdown. Credit: Associated Press
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Posted by: William | July 27, 2010 at 10:36 PM
I think the boycott is working fine. It's showing more and more people what hypocrites our moronic LA City Council members are. This city is an utter embarrassment.
Posted by: Ted | July 28, 2010 at 12:42 AM
Every single Non-representing representative, up to and including obama and holder need to be IMPEACHED! for not upholding the oath of office that they swore to uphold and defend the Constitution! If these clowns were to do their job, this would all be a Moot point!
Posted by: steve | July 28, 2010 at 05:35 AM
Honest LEGAL AMERICAN CITIZENS are against the idiocy of SUPPORTING ILLEGAL BEHAVIOR. SHAME ON YOU L.A. Shame on Sanctuary cities that have made this situation worse. You are NOT obeying the laws of the land, and legal repercussions for "Sanctuary Cities" are coming soon. Much like SB1070 addresses the rampant issue in AZ, Sanctuary cities are next! Mark my words.
Posted by: Klatu Berata Nicto | July 28, 2010 at 11:03 AM
I Think the city of Santa Monica is wrong in there judgement of AZ choice to enforce a federal law. I do hope that someone sues the city of Santa Monica for its bias policies against the great state of Arizona. The city should have other agenda's of more importance than to worry about other states affairs...
Posted by: B.L. | August 02, 2010 at 08:07 AM