LOS ANGELES (AP) -Los Angeles police say several dozen people waving signs and American flags gathered outside Staples Center before the Lakers-Phoenix Suns game in a protest over Lakers coach Phil Jackson’s refusal to criticize Arizona’s new anti-immigration law.
Officer Karen Rayner says the Monday night protest was peaceful and there were no arrests.
Among those who came were 15 Los Angeles High School students brought by their teacher, Rodney Lusain. Lusain told the Los Angeles Times he wanted his students “to see the power of protest.”
Jackson released a statement Monday in response to criticism of his comments, saying he has “respect” for those who are opposing the new law. He said he hoped his statement would not be used by either side to rally activists.
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