Arpaio

AZ Sheriff Calls "Illegals" Diseased And Dirty

Dawn Teo | Posted 10.20.2009 | Politics


Dawn Teo

During a heated debate between CNN anchor Rick Sanchez and Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Sanchez compared Arpaio to "Bull Connor," accusing him of violating the US Constitution and seeking publicity.

AZ Sheriff Plans to Bus "Illegals" to the Border after DHS Authority Revoked

Dawn Teo | Posted 10.07.2009 | Politics


Dawn Teo

Despite recently losing authority over agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio announced Tuesday that he will "continue to crack down on illegal immigration" by enforcing state laws.

"Toughest Sheriff in America" Stripped of ICE Agent Status

Dawn Teo | Posted 10.06.2009 | Politics


Dawn Teo

The 287(g) provision has been one of the most controversial aspects of the immigration debate because of allegations that law enforcement officers use 287(g) authorization to investigate the immigration status of individuals who have not committed serious crimes.

ACORN Subpoenaed By America's Toughest Sheriff: Federal Funds Allegedly Used For Political Attacks

Dawn Teo | Posted 11.17.2009 | Politics


Dawn Teo

Arpaio told local reporters Thursday evening, "I have a sneaking suspicion that ACORN is using federal taxpayer dollars to pursue their own agenda because they don't like me."

Joe Arpaio Ignores Feds, Won't Stop Arresting Illegal Immigrants

AP | AMANDA LEE MYERS | Posted 08.31.2009 | Politics


PHOENIX — The self-proclaimed "toughest sheriff in America" has never gotten so much resistance from the federal government. The Homeland Secur...

AZ Sheriff: Schools Employees Should Question Children About their Legal Status

Marlene H. Phillips | Posted 05.29.2009 | Politics


Marlene H. Phillips

If Sheriff Clarence Dupnik gets his way, children in Arizona schools may be asked to answer questions that have nothing to do with reading, writing and arithmetic.

Minutemen Founder Challenges McCain For Senate

Dawn Teo | Posted 05.23.2009 | Politics


Dawn Teo

PHOENIX - At a news conference today, Chris Simcox, founder of the Minutemen, formally announced his intention to challenge John McCain for his Arizon...

Hunger for Justice in Maricopa

Crossover Dreams | Posted 05.13.2009 | Politics


Crossover Dreams

Although Julio Mora is a U.S. citizen and his dad has a green card, they were arrested in Phoenix, Arizona, on suspicion of being undocumented aliens. The case is commonplace.