Activists shout ‘Boycott Arizona’ at Diamondbacks-Cubs game to protest Arizona immigration law

Immigrant rights activists protest Diamondbacks

CHICAGO — About 40 immigrant rights activists chanting “Boycott Arizona” have gathered outside Wrigley Field in Chicago as the Cubs open a four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Protesters are upset over Arizona’s new immigration law that makes it a crime to be in the U.S. illegally. The law is slated to take effect this summer.

Activists nationwide have called for a boycott of Arizona tourism and of state businesses, including its athletic teams.

Activist George Lieu (LOO) said Thursday that they’ve sent a letter to Cubs management asking them to stop holding spring training in Arizona. A small plane toting a banner criticizing the law also circled Wrigley Field.

A Cubs spokesman declined to comment. Arizona manager A.J. Hinch says the team is there to play baseball.