The Arizona Worker Rights Center

In June, 1965, hundreds of young people traveled to Mississippi from all over the country to register voters and conduct civil rights trainings.  They were motivated by the knowledge that African American residents of that state were being denied the right to vote as well as enduring many other civil rights violations.

This summer, people of faith and conscience from around the nation are coming to Arizona to stand in solidarity with those who are engaged in the struggle for worker justice and human rights.  Like their predecessors, they will register voters and participate in civil rights trainings. The links on this page are intended to provide background and resources to people who find themselves asking, "What's going on in Arizona?"

This question has been a lot since the passage and signing into law of Arizona's recent legislation, referred to as Senate Bill 1070/House Bill 2162.  Many people earnestly cite "facts" that have no basis in fact and thus perpetuate the misinformation that may lead some to defend legislation that is indefensible.          

For a helpful summary of what this law would and would not do: click here

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