Move the 2011 All-Star Game Out of Arizona!

The Issue

Do you know what an "illegal immigrant" looks like?

Probably some of our best baseball players under the new anti-immigant law passed by the state of Arizona, which allows law enforcement officials to apprehend anyone based on whether they look like an "illegal immigrant." That translates into people with brown skin.

Boycotting is not happy hour but it is one of the ways in which we can express our displeasure. SB 1070 is a product of ignorance and a failed effort to find solutions to a broken immigration system. It legislates a system reminiscent of apartheid and must be rejected.

In the past, Arizona has been sanctioned by the NFL when the state refused to observe MLK Jr. Day, since the NFL has a large makeup of players of African-American descent. Given that Hispanics make up one-third of the rosters of Major League Baseball teams, and a lot of MLB players come from overseas, shouldn't the MLB step up to the plate and deliver?

Say No to Arizona. Ask the MLB to deliver a statement against SB 1070 and move the 2011 All-Star game from Arizona.

Share this on Twitter: Tell @MLB to step up to the plate: Reject #SB1070 and move 2011 All-Star Game from #Arizona http://j.mp/BoycottAZ #AZMLBB #LegalizeAZ #p2

And put the action on your Facebook. Invite your friends to sign on.

Then, follow the #AZMLBB campaign on Twitter.

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Prerna LalPetition StarterAs Co-Founder of <a href="http://DreamActivist.org" rel="nofollow">DreamActivist.org</a>, Prerna built a vibrant activist immigrant youth community online that has mobilized thousands into action. She has a graduate degree in International Relations and obtained a Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School in May 2013. She serves on the board of Immigration Equality. Contact email - prerna@prernalal.com
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The Issue

Do you know what an "illegal immigrant" looks like?

Probably some of our best baseball players under the new anti-immigant law passed by the state of Arizona, which allows law enforcement officials to apprehend anyone based on whether they look like an "illegal immigrant." That translates into people with brown skin.

Boycotting is not happy hour but it is one of the ways in which we can express our displeasure. SB 1070 is a product of ignorance and a failed effort to find solutions to a broken immigration system. It legislates a system reminiscent of apartheid and must be rejected.

In the past, Arizona has been sanctioned by the NFL when the state refused to observe MLK Jr. Day, since the NFL has a large makeup of players of African-American descent. Given that Hispanics make up one-third of the rosters of Major League Baseball teams, and a lot of MLB players come from overseas, shouldn't the MLB step up to the plate and deliver?

Say No to Arizona. Ask the MLB to deliver a statement against SB 1070 and move the 2011 All-Star game from Arizona.

Share this on Twitter: Tell @MLB to step up to the plate: Reject #SB1070 and move 2011 All-Star Game from #Arizona http://j.mp/BoycottAZ #AZMLBB #LegalizeAZ #p2

And put the action on your Facebook. Invite your friends to sign on.

Then, follow the #AZMLBB campaign on Twitter.

avatar of the starter
Prerna LalPetition StarterAs Co-Founder of <a href="http://DreamActivist.org" rel="nofollow">DreamActivist.org</a>, Prerna built a vibrant activist immigrant youth community online that has mobilized thousands into action. She has a graduate degree in International Relations and obtained a Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School in May 2013. She serves on the board of Immigration Equality. Contact email - prerna@prernalal.com

The Decision Makers

Bob Dupuy
Bob Dupuy
President & Chief Operating Officer
John McHale Jr.
John McHale Jr.
Executive VP of Administration
Allan Selig
Allan Selig
Commissioner of Baseball
Jimmie Solomon
Jimmie Solomon
Executive VP of Baseball Operations
Rob Manfred
Rob Manfred
Executive VP of Labor Resources and HR

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Petition created on April 25, 2010