Judge blocks sheriff Joe Arpaio’s raids on undocumented workers in Arizona
Judge blocks sheriff Joe Arpaio’s raids on undocumented workers in Arizona
*This is good, kinda. The federal ruling says Arpaio’s raids are probably unconstitutional. So a judge stopped them. We’ll see if this preeliminary injunction holds up. VL By Rory […]
Activists criticize Ariz. Republican for Latino and Muslim jokes at roast of Joe Arpaio
By Arturo Garcia, The Raw Story An Arizona state lawmaker’s material in a roast of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio centered almost exclusively on Latinos, Muslims and Asians, according to […]
Latina conference to Ariz. sheriff: Stay away
By Associated Press/AZFamily PHOENIX (AP) — America’s self-proclaimed toughest sheriff has been told to stay away from a national Latina conference when it comes to Phoenix. Organizers with the National […]
Federal Judge Imposes Monitor on Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s Office
By Valeria Fernandez, New America Media PHOENIX, Ariz. — Daniel Magos was relieved when a federal judge found last May that Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office engaged in racial profiling of […]
Joe Arpaio opposes federal monitor to oversee changes after profiling ruling
By Associated Press PHOENIX — Outspoken Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio is opposing the appointment of an independent monitor and other moves to address a judge’s finding that his agency racially […]
As Feds Slow Deportations, Arpaio Continues Ariz. Raids
By Valeria Fernandez, New America Media PHOENIX – Miguel Venegas was certain he was being driven to the border for eventual deportation. But instead, federal immigration authorities let him off at […]
Recall Bid Against Arizona sheriff Faces Tough Odds
By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press/NBCLatino PHOENIX (AP) — Volunteers set up a table outside a music festival one day last month togather signatures for a drive to oust the notoriously polarizing sheriff […]
Mail Bomb Sent to Arizona Sheriff Arpaio
By Associated Press/Boston Globe PHOENIX — Arizona authorities say a package to Sheriff Joe Arpaio would have exploded if opened, leading to serious injuries or death. Maricopa County Chief Deputy […]
Joe Arpaio Says He Can ‘Get Along Great With The Hispanics’
By Sarafina Wright and Amanda Terkel, Huffington Post Latino Voices In the wake of his reelection to a sixth term as sheriff of Maricopa County in Arizona, Joe Arpaio is ready to reach […]
More Than 400,000 Votes Yet to Be Counted in Maricopa County
By Valeria Fernández, New America Media PHOENIX, Ariz. — The agency that administers elections in Maricopa County confirmed Wednesday evening that it had more than 400,000 ballots yet to be counted. The […]