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Arpaio responds to racial profiling allegations, SCA, 287(g) changes
Probably no public figure in Arizona inspires more devotion and loyalty from his supporters and more hatred from his critics than Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. In a revealing Q&A session, the feisty lawman denies racial profiling, says 287(g) changes won't affect his operations, clears up his relationship with Janet Napolitano and refuses to discuss SCA.
Crime sweep southeast of Phoenix nets 72 arrests
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office arrested 72 people during a three-day crime sweep in Chandler and Queen Creek southeast of Phoenix. Sheriff Joe Arpaio says the operation started as an... […]
Capitol Quotes 7/17
“We proved our point.” – Arizona Farm Bureau lobbyist Joe Sigg, referring to a judge’s decision that legislative fund sweeps of agricultural accounts were illegal. “We’re not throwing in the... […]
Oops – county didn’t know direct deposits went to SCA
Maricopa County officials said they were caught off-guard last week when they learned employees of Sheriff Joe Arpaio had provided thousands of dollars to an unregistered political committee by authorizing the county to divert money from their paychecks.
Arpaio: DHS decision on 287 (g) won’t stop crime sweeps
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said he won’t stop enforcing laws against illegal immigration or conducting his crime suppression sweeps because of changes made to the 287 (g) program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Sheriff’s captain rebuffed again in quest to hide donors
Joel Fox doesn’t seem to be getting anywhere by repeating an argument that his six-figure donation to the Arizona Republican Party last election cycle was not intended to influence an election.
Sharpton seeks help in Arpaio abuse probe
The Rev. Al Sharpton on June 19 called for opponents of an Arizona sheriff who has aggressively cracked down on illegal immigration to videotape alleged racial profiling by the sheriff's office.
Arpaio investigating Maricopa County supervisor
A Maricopa County supervisor and frequent critic of Sheriff Joe Arpaio is under criminal investigation by the Sheriff's Office. The Arizona Republic reports the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has filed a public-records request with Phoenix officials, looking for information on Mary Rose Wilcox and her husband, former state lawmaker Earl Wilcox.
Sheriff: Phoenix car wash hit in immigration raid
Deputies raided a Phoenix car wash on June 13 that is suspected of employing illegal immigrants, detaining at least 15 workers, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said.
Lawsuit by Thomas, Arpaio against board is tossed
A Maricopa County judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Sheriff Joe Arpaio and County Attorney Andrew Thomas against the Board of Supervisors. Both objected to a move by the board to transfer $24 million to the state to balance the budget.
Goldwater Institute: Arpaio’s crime clearance rate a sham
The Goldwater Institute renewed its criticism of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, this time accusing the agency of reporting faulty criminal investigation statistics to federal authorities.
Arpaio, others blast ‘sanctuary city’ policies during Senate hearing
With several of its members pushing for legislation that would eliminate so-called “sanctuary city” policies in Arizona, the Senate Appropriations Committee heard hours of testimony on why some of the state’s most prominent law enforcement officials believe such policies are contributing to an epidemic of crime.
