SAN DIEGO -- Several cities in California, including Los Angeles and San Francisco, are considering resolutions calling for a boycott of Arizona over that state's recent passing of an immigration law, and San Diego leaders weighed in on the possibility America's Finest City may join in the boycott.

10News' Michael Chen asked San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, "Do you have any plans to introduce a resolution either in favor or against it?"

Sanders replied, "No."

Chen asked, "Why not?"

"I think this is an Arizona issue, not a San Diego issue," Sanders responded.

San Diego City Councilman Ben Hueso called the Arizona immigration law subject a human issue.

"These laws do appear to be hateful in nature," said Hueso.

Sources told 10News Hueso will soon be approached by several immigrant rights groups about introducing a boycott resolution, and on Tuesday he hinted he would be receptive.

"It's not outside of something I would be willing to do. That's not something I would shy away from," said Hueso.

Political experts said Hueso, who represents a largely Hispanic district, is in the best position to introduce a resolution.

In an election year, immigration remains an issue fraught with political pitfalls, and Mesa College professor Carl Luna said, "Despite a large Latino population, immigration issues never quite captured the imagination of the city power establishment. Maybe it's time it does."

If it does, questions remain about a boycott's effectiveness and consequences.

While sources told 10News several immigrant rights groups will push for a local boycott, some groups -- including Justice Overcoming Boundaries -- are not so sure.

"JOB has not called for a boycott at this point," said Rev. Madison Shockley.

Shockley told 10News the problem with a boycott, which could take a toll on tourism jobs, is who ends up getting hurt first.

"The concern is low-wage earners who are struggling to feed families will be negatively impacted," said Shockley.

The impact of a boycott could hurt San Diego, supporters of the Arizona law said, if fewer visitors from Arizona can afford to visit San Diego.

Former U.S. Attorney Peter Nunez predicted Arizona won't back down.

"I applaud Arizona for doing what they think is necessary to deal with the problem," said Nunez.

Activists said the real problem is the law itself.

Shockley said he's open to a more targeted boycott with a smaller impact on the poor.

"We must bring this law to an end," said Shockley.