Post by the Scribe on Mar 22, 2021 8:34:23 GMT
January 16, 2010
On January 16, 2010, Ronstadt converged with thousands of other activists in a "National Day of Action". Ronstadt stated that her "dog in the fight" – as a native Arizonan and coming from a law enforcement family – was the treatment of illegal aliens and Arizona's enforcement of its illegal immigrant law, especially Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's immigration efforts.
from the Scribe:
Having participated in this march for immigrant human rights with Linda Ronstadt (Phoenix 2010) I came to appreciate her in a whole different way. She truly cares about her "causes" and definitely walks the walk. Few know about or appreciate her efforts because she is humble and always kind. (except maybe in politics lol but I can relate)
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Immigrant March - Phoenix, Arizona January 16, 2010
Linda at 3:14 behind the Stop the Hate sign. I know this had to be a grueling few mile walk for her but she did it. Sheriff Joe Arpaio had the loudspeakers blaring Linda Ronstadt music (Different Drum) as we passed by his county jail. Linda spoke at the rally's end.
April 29, 2010
On April 29, 2010, Ronstadt began a campaign, including joining a lawsuit, against Arizona's new illegal-immigration law SB 1070 calling it a "devastating blow to law enforcement ... the police don't protect us in a democracy with brute force", something she said she learned from her brother, Peter, who was Chief of Police in Tucson.
Linda Ronstadt - Arizona SB 1070
LINDA RONSTADT ON CNN 4-29-10
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned "most" of the law in 2012 thanks to the efforts of people like Linda:
Obama reacts to Arizona immigration ruling