Jackson urges All-Stars to speak out against law
By RONALD BLUM, Associated Press
Jul 11, 2011 5:19 PM CDT
Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz follows through on his home run, the first of three in a row by the Red Sox during the seventh inning of their 10-4 win in a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston on Thursday, July 7, 2011. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)   (Associated Press)

The Rev. Jesse Jackson urged baseball's All-Stars to speak out against the Arizona immigration law, saying they should follow the example set by Jackie Robinson when he broke the sport's color barrier more than a half-century ago.

Jackson tells The Associated Press that it's too late for the players to withdraw. He says they should play and speak out.

Boston slugger David Ortiz was among the few players willing to talk Monday about the law. He is from the Dominican Republic and says he would never agree with treating immigrants the wrong way.

Ortiz says he won't get involved with any protests surrounding Tuesday's game in Phoenix.