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Gut Check: Should athletes play politics?
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By Carol Costello, CNN
(CNN) – The world of politics is colliding with the world of sports over Arizona’s controversial new immigration law.
Last night, there were more protests at the Arizona Diamondbacks game and the Phoenix Suns took to the court wearing jerseys reading “Los Suns” to show team solidarity with Latinos.
Politicians, like New Mexico’s Governor Bill Richardson, are debating the law, not just on CNN, but on ESPN too.
Time for a Gut Check: Should basketball or baseball or any other pro sports team get involved in politics?
Steve Nash, who plays for the Phoenix Suns, says yes. “We have a lot of love. Latino fans. We have Latino players on both teams. And unfortunately that's the group that seems to be targeted by this bill. And it's a shame.”
The Arizona law is designed to identify, prosecute and deport illegal immigrants. It allows police officers to ask people "for papers" proving legal residency. Critics say it will lead to racial profiling.
Many Latinos already fleeing Phoenix
(CNN) – As the battle lines are drawn over Arizona's new immigration law, Latinos in Phoenix, legal or not, say they're already being targeted. CNN's Thelma Gutierrez reports.
Immigration law supporters: Arizona law a right solution
(CNN) – Arizona's new immigration law requires police to check whether a person is in the United States legally, if there is a reason to suspect he or she isn't. Critics say it could foster racial profiling, but get closer to the border and you'll find many supporters, some loud and angry, who say this law will save American lives. CNN's Casey Wian reports.
Immigrants walk 1,500 miles to stop deportations
(CNN) – A group of undocumented immigrants is hoping to have a voice in the immigration debate. They just walked 1,500 miles from Miami to Washington, hoping to publicize and stop the deportation of young undocumented families and students now living in the United States. They called their journey "the trail of dreams" and they joined us on Thursday's American Morning.
Read more: Immigrant groups to challenge new law
Is 'reasonable suspicion' reasonable?
(CNN) – President Obama says Arizona's controversial new immigration law comes with "great risk." The measure gives police the power to stop anyone who raises a "reasonable suspicion." The president says we need to slow down and get immigration reform right.
Those two words, "reasonable suspicion," are at the core of the controversy. How do you define it? How far can cops actually go to act on it? Our Casey Wian is in Arizona to find out.
Immigrant soldier reacts to Arizona law
(CNN) – Protests are heating up over Arizona's tough new immigration law. The measure requires police to question anyone they believe might be an illegal immigrant. Opponents say Hispanics will be unfairly targeted.
A Democratic congressman from Arizona is urging the president not to acknowledge the law and civil rights leaders say they'll march in the street and invite arrest by refusing to comply. Thousands of people staged a peaceful protest outside the state capitol in Phoenix yesterday and an immigrant soldier about to ship to the war zone was among them. Our Thelma Gutierrez has his story.
Read more: Hundreds protest immigration law
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