Arpaio hits snag in bid to remove conviction from record
7 years, 4 months ago

Arpaio hits snag in bid to remove conviction from record

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio has hit a snag in his bid to get the courts to erase his criminal record now that President Donald Trump has pardoned his conviction for intentionally disobeying a judge’s order. An appeals court on Monday issued an order questioning whether it has jurisdiction over Arpaio’s appeal of an Oct. 19 ruling in which a judge refused to throw out a decision that explains why the retired sheriff was found guilty of contempt of court. The order issued by the clerk of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals explained the pardon was issued before Arpaio’s case came to an official conclusion at the lower-court level and cited a case that concluded appeals courts are generally barred from reviewing cases until after a person is convicted and sentenced. Daniel Kobil, a pardon expert who is a professor at Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio, said Arpaio’s lawyers could argue that the case fits into a narrow exception to the rule that cases aren’t appealable until they are final. Arpaio’s lawyers want Bolton’s blistering 14-page decision that explains the reasons behind the verdict thrown out in a bid to clear his name and prevent attorneys from using it in future court cases as an example of a prior bad act.

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Taxpayer costs for profiling verdict over Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns to reach $314M
10 months, 1 week ago

Taxpayer costs for profiling verdict over Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns to reach $314M

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Seven years after Joe Arpaio was ousted as sheriff of Arizona’s most populous county, taxpayers are still footing the bills from a racial profiling verdict over his signature immigration crackdowns – and those costs have been getting heavier since. Nearly 11 years ago, a federal judge concluded sheriff’s deputies had racially profiled Hispanics in Arpaio’s traffic patrols that …

Taxpayer costs for profiling verdict over Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns to reach $314M
10 months, 1 week ago

Taxpayer costs for profiling verdict over Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns to reach $314M

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Seven years after Joe Arpaio was ousted as …

Taxpayers will wind up paying over quarter billion dollars in Joe Arpaio’s racial profiling case
1 year, 10 months ago

Taxpayers will wind up paying over quarter billion dollars in Joe Arpaio’s racial profiling case

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Taxpayers in metro Phoenix are approaching a milestone in their financial pain from a 2013 racial profiling verdict over former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns: In roughly a year, those ongoing costs will exceed a quarter of a billion dollars. A decade ago, a federal judge concluded the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office had profiled Latinos in Arpaio’s signature …

Sheriff found in contempt in same case that ensnared Arpaio
2 years, 4 months ago

Sheriff found in contempt in same case that ensnared Arpaio

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A federal judge on Tuesday found the sheriff of metro Phoenix to be in civil contempt of court in the same racial profiling case in which his predecessor, Joe Arpaio, was found to be in contempt six years earlier. Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone was found to be in contempt for noncompliance with a court-ordered overhaul of his …

Sheriff found in contempt in same case that ensnared Arpaio
2 years, 4 months ago

Sheriff found in contempt in same case that ensnared Arpaio

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone …

Penzone won’t contest civil contempt claim in profiling case
3 years, 9 months ago

Penzone won’t contest civil contempt claim in profiling case

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The sheriff of metro Phoenix will not contest a claim that he is in civil contempt of court in the same racial profiling case in which his predecessor, Joe Arpaio, was found to be in contempt. Without explicitly saying Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone was in contempt, his lawyers said in court papers filed Thursday night that the …

Judge says Arpaio’s successor will face contempt hearing
3 years, 9 months ago

Judge says Arpaio’s successor will face contempt hearing

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A federal judge said Thursday that he will hold a contempt of court hearing against the sheriff of metro Phoenix in the same racial profiling case that led to contempt rulings against his predecessor, Joe Arpaio. The lawyers who won the racial profiling case eight years ago say Penzone is out of compliance with a court-ordered overhaul of …

Judge to mull contempt request against Arpaio’s successor
3 years, 9 months ago

Judge to mull contempt request against Arpaio’s successor

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A judge is scheduled to hear arguments Thursday over whether the sheriff of metro Phoenix, like his predecessor Joe Arpaio, should face a contempt of court of hearing in a longstanding racial profiling case against the sheriff’s office. The lawyers who won the racial profiling case eight years ago are now arguing Sheriff Paul Penzone should face a …

Joe Arpaio: Arizona sheriff pardoned by Trump for criminal contempt fails to win back old job
4 years, 7 months ago

Joe Arpaio: Arizona sheriff pardoned by Trump for criminal contempt fails to win back old job

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Arpaio, the former Arizona sheriff whose illegal immigration tactics …

APNewsbreak: Arpaio aides ignored order to halt sweeps
5 years, 4 months ago

APNewsbreak: Arpaio aides ignored order to halt sweeps

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A court-appointed investigator concluded that high-ranking managers for former metro Phoenix Sheriff Joe Arpaio disregarded a federal judge’s order for Arpaio to halt immigration sweeps targeting Latinos, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press. Arpaio, who has called himself the toughest U.S. lawman, was convicted of misdemeanor criminal contempt of court for refusing the stop his traffic …

Arpaio makes comeback bid for sheriff’s post he lost in 2016
5 years, 7 months ago

Arpaio makes comeback bid for sheriff’s post he lost in 2016

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Joe Arpaio, the Arizona lawman known for leading immigration crackdowns, jailing inmates in tents and receiving a pardon from President Donald Trump, is running for his former job as the sheriff of metro Phoenix after getting trounced in 2016 by a little-known challenger. Arpaio, who also was crushed in a 2018 bid for the U.S. Senate, said his …

Ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio Wants to Bring Back His Brutal Tent City
5 years, 7 months ago

Ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio Wants to Bring Back His Brutal Tent City

Slate  

One of the most notoriously racist sheriffs in recent American history wants his job back. As Mark Joseph Stern wrote at the time Trump was considering the pardon, the clemency was a potent symbol of Trump finding common cause with white nationalists: During his 24-year tenure as sheriff, Arpaio proudly strove to implement white nationalism through a brutal assault on …

Controversial Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Announces He's Running Again
5 years, 7 months ago

Controversial Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Announces He's Running Again

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Joe Arpaio, the notorious former Arizona sheriff who was pardoned by President Donald Trump in 2017, on Sunday announced a bid to reclaim his old job in the state’s Maricopa County. Never back down.https://t.co/4dkuVCtCUa — Sheriff Joe Arpaio August 25, 2019 Arpaio was convicted of criminal contempt in 2017 for violating a 2011 order that barred him …

Supreme Court won’t review court decision to appoint special prosecutor in Joe Arpaio case
5 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court won’t review court decision to appoint special prosecutor in Joe Arpaio case

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Supreme Court dealt a setback to former Maricopa County, Arizona, Sheriff Joseph Arpaio on Monday, declining to review a lower court decision to appoint a special prosecutor in a case related to his contempt of court conviction. At the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Justice Department said it did not intend to defend the district …

Arpaio criminal record case 1 step closer to moving forward
6 years, 2 months ago

Arpaio criminal record case 1 step closer to moving forward

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The legal case of whether former Phoenix metro sheriff Joe Arpaio will still have a criminal record despite his pardon by President Donald Trump is one step closer to moving forward after the U.S. Justice Department decided not to oppose the appointment of a special prosecutor named to defend a ruling by the judge who refused to erase …

Former Phoenix-area Sheriff Joe Arpaio files defamation suit
6 years, 3 months ago

Former Phoenix-area Sheriff Joe Arpaio files defamation suit

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Former Phoenix-area Sheriff Joe Arpaio has filed a defamation lawsuit seeking $300 million against three news organizations, alleging their inaccurate references to his criminal case have hurt his chances at possibly running in 2020 for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by John McCain. The lawsuit also focuses on a Huffington Post story in November that erroneously said …

Agency: Court can’t appoint prosecutor against Arpaio
6 years, 8 months ago

Agency: Court can’t appoint prosecutor against Arpaio

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The U.S. Justice Department says an appeals court overstepped its bounds when it ordered the appointment of a special prosecutor to pursue an appeal involving a pardon of retired Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio. It came after the Justice Department declined to defend a ruling that dismissed Arpaio’s case but didn’t erase his criminal record after he was pardoned …

Arpaio seeks investigation of his defeat in 2016 election
6 years, 9 months ago

Arpaio seeks investigation of his defeat in 2016 election

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Joe Arpaio is seeking an investigation into his claim that the U.S. Justice Department meddled in his unsuccessful 2016 campaign for sheriff in metro Phoenix. In asking Attorney General Jeff Sessions for the investigation, Arpaio’s lawyer Mark Goldman made parallels between the Justice Department’s actions in Arpaio’s case and its conduct in the investigation into whether Russia meddled …

Special prosecutor appointed to defend Arpaio case ruling
6 years, 11 months ago

Special prosecutor appointed to defend Arpaio case ruling

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A special prosecutor will be appointed in an appeal over the pardon of former metro Phoenix Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s conviction for disobeying a court order because President Donald Trump’s Justice Department is now refusing to handle the case, an appeals court ruled Tuesday. The U.S. 9th Circuit of ordered the appointment because the Justice Department lawyers who won …

Arizona prisons boss wants judge out from inmate care case
7 years, 1 month ago

Arizona prisons boss wants judge out from inmate care case

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Arizona Corrections Director Charles Ryan has asked for a federal magistrate to be disqualified from presiding over a lawsuit over the quality of health care for inmates, arguing that the judge is biased against prison officials. The request by the state’s prisons chief ahead of his contempt of court proceeding was filed shortly before a hearing Tuesday to …

Joe Arpaio points to political traits he shares with Trump
7 years, 2 months ago

Joe Arpaio points to political traits he shares with Trump

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — People have been comparing the political styles of President Donald Trump and former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio since the allies starting appearing together at campaign events. The 85-year-old Arpaio noted those similarities Wednesday, a day after he announced his candidacy for the Senate seat now held by Republican Jeff Flake, a Trump critic who’s not seeking re-election. The …

Arpaio accused of trumping up charges in dog deaths case
7 years, 3 months ago

Arpaio accused of trumping up charges in dog deaths case

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Jurors at a malicious-prosecution trial against former metro Phoenix Sheriff Joe Arpaio were told Thursday in closing arguments that the lawman brought a trumped-up criminal case against one of Sen. Jeff Flake’s sons to garner publicity for himself. The couple alleged in the malicious-prosecution lawsuit that Arpaio brought the case to garner publicity and do political damage to …

Arpaio unable to cite evidence in case vs. Sen. Flake’s son
7 years, 3 months ago

Arpaio unable to cite evidence in case vs. Sen. Flake’s son

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio was unable to cite any evidence on the witness stand Wednesday to back up his now-dismissed animal cruelty case against one of U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake’s sons in the 2014 deaths of 21 dogs. Under questioning from Arpaio attorney Jeffrey Leonard, the former sheriff said he didn’t pressure his investigators or prosecutors to …

Joe Arpaio loses bid to disqualify judge from profiling case
7 years, 4 months ago

Joe Arpaio loses bid to disqualify judge from profiling case

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio has lost another bid to get a judge disqualified from a racial profiling lawsuit that ultimately discredited his immigration patrols and led to a criminal case against the ex-lawman. U.S. District Murray Snow on Tuesday rejected the request that Arpaio and his former second-in-command Jerry Sheridan made just days after Arpaio was defeated …

Judge won’t appoint special prosecutor in Joe Arpaio’s case
7 years, 4 months ago

Judge won’t appoint special prosecutor in Joe Arpaio’s case

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A judge has rejected an unusual request from critics in former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s criminal case as part of a flurry of legal challenges since President Donald Trump pardoned the ex-lawman. The latest legal volley came Wednesday when the judge who found Arpaio guilty rejected a long-shot request from legal advocacy groups to appoint a special prosecutor to …

Latest pardon ruling still leaves Arpaio open to suits
7 years, 5 months ago

Latest pardon ruling still leaves Arpaio open to suits

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — After failing to get his criminal conviction wiped off his record as a result of his pardon from President Donald Trump, former Arizona lawman Joe Arpaio could be targeted by lawsuits arising out of his acknowledged disobedience involving a 2011 court order to stop his immigration patrols. Lydia Guzman, a longtime opponent of Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns, said Friday …

Joe Arpaio: Arizona judge refuses to erase ex-sheriff's criminal record despite Donald Trump pardon
7 years, 5 months ago

Joe Arpaio: Arizona judge refuses to erase ex-sheriff's criminal record despite Donald Trump pardon

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A federal judge has …

Judge won’t throw out ruling explaining Arpaio’s conviction
7 years, 5 months ago

Judge won’t throw out ruling explaining Arpaio’s conviction

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The judge in former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s now-pardoned criminal case has refused the retired lawman’s request to throw out all rulings in the case, including a blistering decision that explained her reasoning in finding him guilty of a crime. The request denied Thursday by U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton was aimed at clearing Arpaio’s name and barring the …

Experts: Joe Arpaio’s pardon not likely to be overturned
7 years, 5 months ago

Experts: Joe Arpaio’s pardon not likely to be overturned

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A court hearing Wednesday in Phoenix over former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s pardon isn’t expected to lead a judge to undo his clemency, even though some critics want it declared invalid and for the retired lawman to be sentenced. Instead, it will likely focus on Arpaio’s bid to throw out a blistering ruling that explains the reasoning behind his …

Arizona's season in hell
7 years, 6 months ago

Arizona's season in hell

Salon  

Arizona is one hell of a place. Trump also announced his desire to pardon one of the state’s most infamous figures, Joe Arpaio. Salon published a piece earlier this summer about the work the new sheriff in Maricopa County, Paul Penzone, has to do in order to fix a sheriff’s office that was beleaguered by lawsuits, political turmoil and scandal, …

Prosecutors chime in on ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s pardon
7 years, 6 months ago

Prosecutors chime in on ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s pardon

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Prosecutors in former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s criminal case say past court decisions back up their claim that President Donald Trump’s pardon nullifies the lawman’s conviction. But the U.S. Justice Department lawyers also said in a court filing Thursday that the pardon doesn’t require Judge Susan Bolton to alter, destroy or erase records in Arpaio’s criminal case. Arpaio’s attorneys …

US Department of Justice supports Arpaio's request to throw out his contempt conviction
7 years, 6 months ago

US Department of Justice supports Arpaio's request to throw out his contempt conviction

ABP News  

Washington September 12 : The United States' Department of Justice has termed former Maricopa County, Arizona, Sheriff Joe Arpaio's case 'moot' and supported Sherrif's request to throw out his contempt conviction. The controversial former sheriff, an early supporter of President Donald Trump's presidential campaign, was found guilty of criminal contempt in July after he willfully violated a federal judge's order …

Prosecutors: Reasons for Arpaio conviction should be voided
7 years, 6 months ago

Prosecutors: Reasons for Arpaio conviction should be voided

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Prosecutors said Monday that a ruling explaining the reasoning behind former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s criminal conviction should be thrown out now that President Donald Trump has pardoned the Arizona lawman for disobeying a judge’s order in an immigration case. The filing brings Arpaio’s criminal case one step closer to a conclusion after the former lawman’s attorneys argued the …

Arpaio’s bigoted treatment of immigrants was nurtured
7 years, 6 months ago

Arpaio’s bigoted treatment of immigrants was nurtured

Associated Press  

Now that President Trump has pardoned Joe Arpaio, the former sheriff of Arizona’s Maricopa County, many Latinos are feeling enraged. “Donald Trump is a racist, and he’s pardoning another racist,” said Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona during an appearance on MSNBC. Not much thought went into what Republican Sen. John McCain said in a statement criticizing Arpaio for “continuing …

Donald Trump's pardoning of Sheriff Joe Arpaio is an impeachable offence, say law professors
7 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump's pardoning of Sheriff Joe Arpaio is an impeachable offence, say law professors

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s decision to pardon Joe Arpaio is an impeachable …

Donald Trump defends pardon of Joe Arpaio, saying he was treated unfairly
7 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump defends pardon of Joe Arpaio, saying he was treated unfairly

Live Mint  

Washington: President Donald Trump defended his pardon of former Phoenix-area sheriff Joe Arpaio in the face of criticism from lawmakers of both parties, calling him a patriot who was unfairly treated by the Obama administration. “I stand by my pardon of sheriff Joe.” Trump said Arpaio was more worthy of a pardon than some people granted clemency by his two …

Already-pardoned Arpaio asks judge to undo conviction
7 years, 7 months ago

Already-pardoned Arpaio asks judge to undo conviction

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Fresh off his presidential pardon, an emboldened Joe Arpaio on Monday lashed out at his critics and the judge who found him guilty of a crime as his attorneys went to court to throw the court decision that was the basis for his conviction. His comments came as President Donald Trump took a similar posture in defending his …

With Trump pardon, Arpaio again wiggles out of legal trouble
7 years, 7 months ago

With Trump pardon, Arpaio again wiggles out of legal trouble

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — In his 24 years as metro Phoenix’s sheriff, Joe Arpaio survived scandals and dodged investigations that would easily have sunk the careers of many politicians. “Arpaio played up to Trump, and Trump is a good old boy, and he doesn’t give a damn about us — only likes people of his own mind and from his base,” said …

Donald Trump was wrong to pardon Joe Arpaio, says Congress's highest-ranking Republican Paul Ryan
7 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump was wrong to pardon Joe Arpaio, says Congress's highest-ranking Republican Paul Ryan

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Paul Ryan, the highest-ranking Republican in Congress, has condemned Donald …

Trump’s Pardon of Joe Arpaio Is an Impeachable Offense
7 years, 7 months ago

Trump’s Pardon of Joe Arpaio Is an Impeachable Offense

Slate  

During the 2016 campaign and in the first eight months of his presidency, Donald Trump has done many things that, once fully investigated, may prove to be impeachable offenses. After all, Article II Section 2 of the Constitution gives a president effectively unlimited to power to pardon anyone for any federal crime except impeachable offenses. He contends that it offends …

John McCain leads criticism of Trump's pardon for controversial former sheriff Joe Arpaio
7 years, 7 months ago

John McCain leads criticism of Trump's pardon for controversial former sheriff Joe Arpaio

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Veteran senator John McCain has led criticism of Donald Trump‘s …

Trump’s first pardon spares political ally Arpaio
7 years, 7 months ago

Trump’s first pardon spares political ally Arpaio

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — President Donald Trump spared former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio the prospect of serving jail time in granting the first pardon of his turbulent tenure, wiping away the lawman’s recent federal conviction stemming from his immigration patrols that focused on Latinos. The White House said 85-year-old Arpaio was a “worthy candidate” for the pardon, citing his “life’s work of …

Trump pardons ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio over federal conviction
7 years, 7 months ago

Trump pardons ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio over federal conviction

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — President Donald Trump spared former Sheriff Joe Arpaio a possible jail sentence on Friday by pardoning the recent federal conviction stemming from his immigration patrols, reversing what critics saw as a long-awaited comeuppance for a lawman who escaped accountability for headline-grabbing tactics during his tenure as metropolitan Phoenix’s top law enforcer. His decision on Arpaio may serve to …

Trump’s Pardon of Joe Arpaio Is a Clear and Ugly Message to Hispanic Americans
7 years, 7 months ago

Trump’s Pardon of Joe Arpaio Is a Clear and Ugly Message to Hispanic Americans

Slate  

On Friday night, minutes before Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, Donald Trump issued the first presidential pardon of his administration to Joe Arpaio, the longtime Maricopa County, Arizona, sheriff whose record of proudly tough, sometimes brutal, and ultimately illegal policing of Latino immigrants made him among the nation’s most admired and reviled lawmen. In a tightly worded two-paragraph statement, …

Donald Trump pardons ex-sheriff Joe Arpaio weeks after conviction amid racial profiling row
7 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump pardons ex-sheriff Joe Arpaio weeks after conviction amid racial profiling row

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy US President Donald Trump …

Trump pardons former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio, convicted of contempt of court for violating Latinos’ rights
7 years, 7 months ago

Trump pardons former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio, convicted of contempt of court for violating Latinos’ rights

LA Times  

President Donald Trump has issued an executive pardon to former Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona. President Trump issued an executive pardon Friday to Joe Arpaio, the controversial former Arizona sheriff who was a hero to the right and a national nemesis of Latinos, immigration advocates and civil rights groups. By week’s end, though, the Trump administration issued the statement announcing …

Trump Pardons Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Who Illegally Targeted Latinos
7 years, 7 months ago

Trump Pardons Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Who Illegally Targeted Latinos

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned a notorious former Arizona sheriff who willfully violated a federal judge’s order by unlawfully detaining individuals his officers claimed might be in the country illegally. Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who had previously proclaimed himself “America’s toughest sheriff,” was convicted of criminal contempt last month for violating a …

Trump sends message with Arpaio pardon: The federal government expects local help enforcing immigration laws
7 years, 7 months ago

Trump sends message with Arpaio pardon: The federal government expects local help enforcing immigration laws

LA Times  

To President Trump and many of his supporters, Joe Arpaio is a national hero whose aggressive pursuit of people in the country illegally and cooperation with federal immigration authorities should be a model for cities and counties around the country. “To this day it’s stuck with me.” On Friday, as Magos prepared dinner at his Phoenix home — about 35 …

Trump pardons convicted ex-Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio
7 years, 7 months ago

Trump pardons convicted ex-Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio

Al Jazeera  

Arpaio rounded up undocumented migrants and failed to heed court order to stop racially profiling Latinos. US President Donald Trump granted a pardon to a controversial former Arizona law enforcement official less than a month after he was convicted of criminal contempt in a case involving racial profiling. The pardon drew a swift and harsh denunciation from Latinos and political …

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