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‘Abuse of Power’ at Core of DOJ Lawsuit Against Arpaio

Valeria Fernández, New America Media. May 12, 2012.

“Nobody is above the law, and nobody can misuse the legal process to silence those with different opinions.”

10 Worst Things Arizona's Racist Sheriff Joe Arpaio Has Done

Ian Millhiser, ThinkProgress. May 10, 2012.

The Department of Justice has filed a suit against Arpaio -- here are the worst examples of his bigotry against Latinos.

Justice Dept. Finally Cuffs Sheriff Joe Arpaio, But Not the Policy That Made Him

Julianne Hing, ColorLines. January 9, 2012.

A three-year investigation found rampant racial profiling and widespread discriminatory policing in Arpaio's Arizona county.

Future of Anti-Immigrant State Laws on the Line for 2012

Valeria Fernandez, New America Media. January 8, 2012.

A showdown in 2012 between Arizona and the federal government over SB 1070 may provide crucial guidance for other federal courts on newer state laws.

Racial Profiling, Republican Candidates, and Rights Violations: the Immigration Debate at Year's End

Kari Lydersen, In These Times. January 1, 2012.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio isn't the only one keeping immigration policy in the headlines--here's a look at the stories that made news as 2011 drew to a close.

Reality TV Turns Surreal as Celebrity Cop Steven Seagal, Fleeing Sexual Assault Investigation in Louisiana, Joins Joe Arpaio in Cockfighting Raid

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. March 25, 2011.

The world of media-friendly "tough-guy" law enforcement sunk into self-parody this week.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio Accused of Illegally Misspending $80 Million While Conducting Draconian Immigration Round-ups

Valeria Fernandez, New America Media. September 30, 2010.

Arpaio's office used a shadow system, a separate set of payroll books to get around the law barring the use of taxpayer-supported jail funds for other purposes.

Arizona: ICE, Tea Parties Panic Immigrants

Valeria Fernandez, New America Media. April 16, 2010.

What immigration authorities called the nation’s single largest operation to fight human smuggling spread fear and panic among residents in Phoenix and Tucson neighborhoods.

Do I Look Undocumented To You?

Adam Luna, America's Voice. April 15, 2010.

We have a chance to stop racial profiling and discrimination, but only if we raise our voices now.

Punitive Arizona Immigration Measure Makes Headlines (Again)!

Benjamin Johnson, Immigration Impact. April 15, 2010.

Arizona doesn’t have a monopoly on bad ideas, but it does seem particularly good at getting noticed for them.

How to Defeat Sheriff Arpaio

Gabriel Lerner, January 20, 2010.

Last week, Cuentame streamed my video discussing Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s importance for Latinos in the US.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio in Trouble

Digby, Hullabaloo. January 8, 2010.

The man is a crook and a psychopath and should have been thrown out of office long before now. He's gotten away with murder for years.

A Rogue Sheriff in One Arizona County Is a National Problem

Eric Ward, Imagine 2050. December 21, 2009.

What happens when one county in a nation of thousands is crippled by hatred?

Lunatic Phoenix Sheriff Joe Arpaio Issues New Order Forcing Inmates to Listen to Christmas Carols

Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress. December 16, 2009.

His unconventional tactics are often unusually cruel and sometimes outright racist.

GA Jail Goes Pink to Deter Repeat Offenders

Tara Lohan, AlterNet. December 1, 2009.

Everything is pink. Pink shower shoes, pink wash clothes, pink towels, pink sheets, even pink handcuffs.

Protesters Drown Out Hate-Mongering Arizona Sheriff With Pro-Immigration Version of "Bohemian Rhapsody"

Byard Duncan, AlterNet. December 1, 2009.

Try singing along!

"America's Toughest Dictator"? FBI Investigating Joe Arpaio for Using Office to Bully Opponents

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. November 3, 2009.

The feds are reportedly looking at a pattern of law enforcement being used to intimidate political opponents.

Has 'America's Toughest Sheriff' Lost It?

Isabel Macdonald, AlterNet. October 20, 2009.

Local community organizers are calling on the DHS to go further in stripping rogue Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s powers.

DHS Renews Deal With Show-Boat Sheriff Arpaio

Staff, America's Voice. October 6, 2009.

Under the program, Arpaio and Arpaio-wannabes in other localities have been given a long leash to target ordinary immigrants.

ACLU Sues Controversial Arizona Sheriff

Willam Fisher, IPS News. September 2, 2009.

The self-proclaimed "toughest sheriff" in America this week added another lawsuit to the thousands pending against him.

Obama Accused of Continuing Bush's Racial Profiling of Immigrants

Roberto Lovato, AlterNet. July 29, 2009.

While Obama's racial diplomacy with Skip Gates is making the headlines, rights groups say that he has expanded Bush's racist immigration policies.

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Takes on the Justice Department

Seth Hoy, Immigration Impact. June 10, 2009.

"America's Toughest Sheriff" is now whining about the Department of Justice's investigation into his department.

Feds to Probe Fox News' Sheriff Joe Arpaio

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. March 11, 2009.

Experts say it's the first civil rights probe to focus on immigration enforcement.

Making Excuses for Arpaio Only Embarrasses Arizona

Eric Ward, Imagine 2050. March 3, 2009.

The reputation and morality of the State of Arizona are at stake.

Chained Immigrants on Parade: Who Will Stand Up to the Sick Antics of a Racist Sheriff?

Casey Sanchez, SPLC's Hate Watch. February 10, 2009.

The media devoured a blatant and dehumanizing publicity stunt orchestrated by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.