Special Edition: Southwestern Civil Rights Archives No. 2- Arizona in the National Spotlight: The SB 1070 Resistance in Arizona, and Why it Matters Now

Daniel Ortega, a double Sun Devil and nationally recognized civil rights activist, reflects on growing up in Phoenix and navigating a segregated public school system that held low expectations for Latino students, tracing his path to the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and a career shaped by courtroom and community battles — including successful challenges to SB 1070 and Maricopa County immigration sweeps — while explaining how those fights built on earlier civil rights coalitions, sparked new community leadership and continue to matter today, alongside the music that inspires him and what gives him hope.This podcast is for educational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the host and guests and do not reflect the views of Arizona State University or the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Nothing discussed should be considered legal advice or a substitute for professional counsel. All errors are the responsibility of the speaker.