Voto Latino Creates Petition To Fight Alabama's HB56 Law

By Michael Lopez

If you thought SB 1070 was harsh, wait'll you hear about HB56! Singled out as one of the most racist laws in the country, Alabama's new initiative can allow schoolchildren to be yanked out of class if their teachers suspect they are undocumented. Thankfully the backlash is growing fast and, with your help, it can be repealed soon.

Voto Latino has already created an online petition that will help spread the word to Alabama State Senator Bill Beasley. Beasley himself calls the law "mean spirited" and is pushing hard to shut HB56 down.

An appeals court has also stepped in and temporarily blocked the law, but it is extremely important to have a voice in this issue and let lawmakers know these initiatives won't fly. Particularly because to get HB56 permanently overturned, we'll need the support of the federal government.

Voto has been aggressively Tweeting and Facebook messaging their followers to increase support. All their form requires is your name, email, and zip code. You can also attach a personal message if you feel impassioned to do so.

We think Voto Latino summed the movement up perfectly with their closing statement on the site. "We Can Stand Up To Hate," so click that form and make a difference!

What do you think about Alabama's HB56 law? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Alabama, Bill Beasley, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Cultura, HB56, Immigration, Politics, SB 1070, Voto Latino