Protesters demand Ducey pull Arizona out of lawsuit

State Rep. Martin Quezada, D-Phoenix/Cronkite News
State Rep. Martin Quezada, D-Phoenix/Cronkite News

By Bob McClay | KTAR

Dozens of pro-immigrant supporters clapped and prayed as they showed up outside of Governor Doug Ducey’s office at the State Capitol on Friday.

They are demanding that Ducey pull the state out of a lawsuit in which 26 states are trying to block President Obama’s plan that would allow illegal immigrants to work in the country legally.

State Senator Martin Quesada was among the supporters. He said that the President’s plan would help millions of immigrants, but Ducey is standing in the way.

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Related: Obama Plan for Immigration Action Gets a Cold Reception at Appeals Court/The New York Times

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