by Bruce Tyson

Created on: May 01, 2010

Arizona’s immigration enforcement law has raised the ire of groups fighting for the right of illegal aliens to break the law. Fueled by derisive comments made by the American president, Barack Obama, protestors are aiming to send a clear signal to Arizona and to the rest of the nation by organizing protests in as many as seventy cities across the nation on May 1st, also known as May Day or International Workers Day. Here are some highlights from the protests.

San Diego

Sentiment in San Diego is that if illegal aliens do not organize, other states will attempt to enforce federal immigration law in ways similar to Arizona’s action. Protesters want to discourage that from happening.

During the last national row over illegal immigration, some 50,000 people gathered in support of those violating the law. The rally is centered in Chicano Park and is due to start at 11 A.M. The focus of the rally is to recognize illegals for their contribution to the community rather than to highlight the fact that they are criminals.

Arizona

The epicenter of the recent tension between illegals and legal citizens, Arizona, is expected to be rocked by May Day protests. Immigration criminals and their supporters are expected to rally at the state Capital from 3 P.M. until 6 P.M. Puente, an illegal rights advocacy groups says that the Arizona law is racist.

That group is calling for an end to xenophobia and racism, presumably in the form of blanket amnesty for all those who are in the country in violation of the law. There are no estimates of how large the crowd may be, but Phoenix was the site of a very large gathering during the amnesty fight earlier this decade.

Los Angeles

Up to 100,000 protestors are expected for a huge demonstration in support of illegals in the city of Los Angeles.

Chicago

Supporters of immigration criminals are gathering at Wrigley Field to protest against the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team that’s in town to play against the Chicago Cubs.

The May Day protests are expected to disband and resume at 3 P.M. at Daley Plaza where thousands of illegals are expected to rally for their right to violate American law.

SEIU

Known for its violent confrontations during last year’s town hall meetings about health care, SEIU has emerged as a key organizer of rallies in at least 16 cities including Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Seattle, Houston, New York City, and Washington D.C. President Obama and members of his regime have strong ties with SEIU.

San Francisco and Oakland

Large crowds are expected to march through San Francisco’s Mission District beginning at 2 P.M. on May Day. That protest is sponsored by the ANSWER coalition. A 6 P.M. prayer vigil on Friday night is expected to be followed up with a 1 P.M. March in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood in support for the right of illegals to break the law.

The Slogan

An emerging slogan surrounding the protests is “We are all Arizona.” Indicating solidarity with those who believe that Arizona does not have the right to establish and enforce laws. The slogan apparently does not account for the nearly 70% of Arizona residents and 60% of all Americans who support the Arizona law.

Enforcement

The congregating of illegals during the May Day protests seem to be fertile ground for federal immigration enforcement efforts. However, no enforcement activities are anticipated at these events.

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