Los Angeles on Wednesday became the largest city yet to boycott Arizona over its tough new law targeting illegal immigration in a move that likely will affect some $8 million in contracts with the state. The City Council voted 13-1 to bar Los Angeles from conducting business with Arizona unless the law is repealed. The vote followed an emotional council discussion during which many members noted that their ancestors were U.S. immigrants. ‘Los Angeles is the second-largest city in this country. An immigrant city, an international city needs to have its voice heard,’ Councilman Ed Reyes said. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa already has said he would approve the boycott. Although Arizona’s law has been modified to forbid police from using race to stop people, opponents say racial profiling is inevitable, CBS 2/KCAL 9’s Mark Coogan reported. ‘We must say stop… this is a law that we think is wrong. It’s going in the wrong direction,’ Councilwoman Janice Hahn said. The proposal could affect investments and contracts worth as much as $52 million, including contracts for airport, harbor and trucking services, according to a report from the city’s chief legislative analyst. That report recommends the council […]