O.C. activists take the podium at pro-Arizona rally

June 5, 2010
BY CINDY CARCAMO
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

About 700 people gathered at the state Capitol to wave American flags, carry signs and share personal stories of how illegal immigration has affected them

A contingent of 15 Orange County residents joined crowds who stood in 105-degree heat to rally in support of Arizona’s new immigration enforcement law – the toughest and most controversial in the nation.

Fueled by the fear of what they call “an invasion,’’ participants applauded and cheered and some even cried as speakers addressed the crowd. The rally is part of a call by anti-illegal-immigration activists urging supporters to “buycottâ€