Tucson City Council votes to sue Arizona over new immigration law, saying it will hurt tourism

Tucson City Council suing AZ over immigration law

TUCSON, Ariz. — The Tucson City Council has voted to sue Arizona in an effort to overturn its new immigration law.

The law requires law enforcement officers to question people about their immigration status if there’s reason to suspect they’re in the country illegally.

Mayor Bob Walkup says much of Tucson’s economy is derived from Mexican tourists who come to vacation and shop.

Council members say the cost to enforce the new immigration law will be overly excessive.

Councilman Steve Kozachik voted against the suit, saying that while the law is flawed, Arizona needs “to de-escalate the conversation” and a lawsuit runs counter to that.

Information from: Arizona Daily Star, www.azstarnet.com