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Elections officials investigate Arpaio TV ads
State and county election officials are investigating television ads by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio that target Rick Romley and Tom Horne, both of whom are running against the sheriff’s political allies in separate races.
Romley, Montgomery trade shots over secret tape, election complaint
Complaints, threats and secret recordings have become the latest weapons of choice in the battle to become Maricopa County attorney.
Rick Romley’s GOP opponent in the Aug. 24 primary, Bill Montgomery, is dealing with criticism about a secretly recorded conversation in which he questions whether Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s mental abilities are declining and that Montgomery se[...]
Immigrant groups cry foul over activist’s arrest
Immigrant-rights groups are calling the arrest of a Phoenix civil rights leader “unlawful” and an example of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s abuse of power against vocal opponents.
Election officials investigate Arpaio TV ad
Election officials are investigating a television ad by Sheriff Joe Arpaio's re-election campaign that targets interim Maricopa County Attorney Rick Romley. The ad urges voters to re-elect Arpaio, who isn't up for re-election until 2012, while criticizing Romley.
Feds arrest Gutierrez in protest; ex-lawmaker expected detainment
The time Alfredo Gutierrez spent in handcuffs and behind bars July 29 was relatively short, but the former Democratic legislative leader said he hopes to parlay it into something bigger.
‘Section 1070’ tent city expansion to unveil July 21
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio announced July 20 that he will be opening a new section of his tent city jail, just for those convicted under Arizona’s new immigration law. The new section of the outdoor jail will be called “section 1070,” according to a Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman.
Arpaio raises $2.5 million in campaign funds
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has raised more than $2.5 million for his re-election campaign over the last year.
Arpaio sues Maricopa County administrators
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's attorneys have filed another lawsuit against county officials, claiming administrators have conflicts of interest that prevent them from choosing lawyers for Arpaio.
Group withdraws Arpaio’s speaking invitation
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says an advocacy group for guide dog users withdrew its invitation for him to serve as keynote speaker at its national convention in Phoenix next month because of his enforcement of immigration laws.
Immigration law backers rally near Capitol
Several hundred people rallied near the state Capitol Saturday to show their support for the new Arizona law that's aimed at curtailing illegal immigration.
Ariz. girl, women describe discrimination at Capitol Hill hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) – Little Katherine Figueroa sat in a grand room inside a Capitol Hill building pleading through tears to members of Congress: “Please tell President Obama to stop putting... […]
Officials: Arpaio may have misspent up to $50M
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio may be keeping a shadow set of books that has allowed him to pay deputies' salaries with money voters intended to be used for jail operations, county officials said Monday.
