Phoenix Rising Pro-AZ Immigration Law Rally

(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

AZCentral reported:

Hundreds of people supporting Arizona’s new law cracking down on illegal immigration rallied near the state Capitol on Saturday afternoon in soaring temperatures.

Hundreds of motorcycle riders kicked off the downtown Phoenix rally by riding in a procession around the Capitol. Supporters waved American flags and some carried signs that read “What part of illegal don’t they understand?”

When temps soar to 105°, I tend to be near a pool if I’m going to spend any amount of time outside. So kudos to those folks for coming out.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, perhaps best known for his efforts targeting illegal immigrants, drew loud chants of “Joe, Joe, Joe!” when he spoke to the audience at the rally.

One man yelled to him: “We’ve got your back, Joe!”

Arpaio praised lawmakers for passing the law and reiterated that he’ll lock up as many illegal immigrants as his deputies can arrest.

“We’ll put tents from here to Mexico,” he told the crowd, referring to his famed Tent City, a section of the county jail where all inmates are housed in surplus military tents.

Ted Hayes, a black homeless advocate, activist and Republican, also spoke at the rally:

See also:

Arizona immigration law supporters gather for rally

UPDATE:

See Donald Douglas at American Power for a full report with lots more pictures:

‘Phoenix Rising’ for SB 1070 at Arizona State Capitol

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