Topic: Sb 1070

Protesters in New York City organized rallies against Arizona's SB 1070 immigration law, claiming the state-level legislation criminalizes immigrants nationwide. Clips from Democracy Now! feature organizers from groups like La Union and the Yaya Network arguing that the law affects municipal licensing and community safety in Brooklyn. The hosts criticize the focus on state laws in Arizona by residents of New York while federal issues like war and warrantless searches receive less attention.

The discussion focuses on the high rate of kidnappings in Phoenix, Arizona, which is cited as being second only to Mexico City globally. The hosts argue that the national media and politicians are ignoring this crime wave while debating the racial profiling aspects of the new Arizona immigration law.

Senator John McCain's response to the Arizona immigration law is analyzed. The hosts discuss how the state law mirrors existing federal law and critique McCain's perceived weakness in addressing the violence perpetrated by Mexican drug cartels along the southern border.

The hosts analyze the media coverage of Arizona's controversial new immigration law, noting that reports often ignore the specific crime wave and the murder of a local rancher that prompted the legislation. They argue the narrative has been shifted to focus on job competition rather than the security concerns of Arizona residents. They criticize the "show me your papers" framing used by national news outlets.