Power of purse meets power of immigration law in suburb - Waukegan, Illinois

“The war of words over a program that would empower Waukegan police to enforce federal immigration laws is becoming a war of wallets.

In recent days, Latino activists who are opposed to the citys intent to apply for the program have been going to groceries, salons, shoe shops and restaurants, passing out orange signs that signal the store owners opposition to it.

“If people dont see [the sign], were urging them to boycott that business,” said Lilia Paredes, vice president of the Chicago chapter of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement.”

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