Shakira To Help Protest Controversial New Anti-Immigration Law In Arizona That Allows Police To Question Anyone They Suspect Is An Illegal Alien

Pop star Shakira is expected to lend her celebrity to the fight against Arizona's new immigration law.

Sources said Tuesday the Latina entertainer, perhaps best known for her hit song "Hips Don't Lie," is scheduled to meet with Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and other city officials at 3 p.m. Thursday at City Hall to discuss the law.

Vice Mayor Michael Nowakowski, the council's only Hispanic, said he will then escort Shakira to various sites around Phoenix to meet with children and families who could be impacted by the law, which makes it a state crime to be in the country illegally.

Finally, Shakira, a Colombia native, will visit the state Capitol, where protesters have been camped out since Gov. Jan Brewer signed the legislation into law on Friday.

"Shakira supports the mayor and likes his message about the bill," said Gordon Chief of Staff Debra Stark, who has been arranging the visit.

Source: AZCentral