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Testimony ends in Arpaio racial profiling trial
Testimony concluded Thursday at a trial aimed at settling allegations that an Arizona sheriff's office known for its hardline immigration enforcement has racially profiled Latinos.
County seeks dismissal from suit against Arpaio
Maricopa County has asked a judge to dismiss it from the U.S. Justice Department's lawsuit that alleges racial profiling by Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office.
More Arpaio critics demand that sheriff resign
A group of African-American clergy and other members of the community plan to call for Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's resignation Thursday as a result of a recent U.S. Department of Justice investigation. Pastor Warren E. Stewart says he and others plan to put pressure on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in seeking Arpaio's ouster.
Arpaio says he’s not seeking US Senate seat
Joe Arpaio, the Arizona sheriff known for his hard-line stance on crime and tough enforcement of immigration laws, doused speculation that he would run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Jon Kyl, saying Friday that he doesn't plan on going to Washington.
Romley concerned over Pinal County’s MCSO probe
Maricopa County Attorney Rick Romley is raising concerns about Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu's investigation into Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office.
US opposes Arpaio’s bid for pause in records case
U.S. Justice Department lawyers are urging a federal judge to deny Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's request for a three-week pause in the department's lawsuit seeking records from his department in a civil rights investigation.
Sheriff’s Office accused of misspending jail funds
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is accused by county managers of misspending $50 million in funds intended for county jails.
Feds want new judge in lawsuit against sheriff
The U.S. Justice Department is asking for a different judge in its lawsuit alleging that the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office refused to provide records in a civil rights investigation.
Arpaio may see return of jail funds
Maricopa County supervisors are deciding Monday whether the sheriff's office begins receiving $2.4 million in racketeering and jail enhancement funds.
Pearce, Arpaio: ‘Critics and activists’ threatening All-Star Game over SB 1070
Russell Pearce and other SB 1070 supporters are sending off 70,000 petition signatures urging Major League Baseball to ignore “critics and activists” they say are endangering plans to hold the 2011 All-Star Game in Phoenix.
Feds sue Arpaio in civil rights probe
The U.S. Justice Department sued Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Thursday, saying the Arizona lawman refused for more than a year to turn over records in an investigation into allegations his department discriminates against Hispanics.
County to subpoena Arpaio records
Maricopa County officials will subpoena records that Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office has refused to turn over to U.S. Department of Justice lawyers who are investigating the police agency over allegations of discrimination and unconstitutional searches.
