Sheriff Joe Arpaio

Court Orders AZ Sheriff to Stop Forcing Prison Inmates to Pre-Pay for Abortions

Dawn Teo | Posted 10.21.2009 | Politics


Dawn Teo

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is making headlines again--this time for making inmates pre-pay for the cost of abortions, including security and transportation.

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.

Sheriff Jim Saves Chistmas, Guns and Solves Heene Balloon Hoax

Craig Alan Silverman | Posted 10.19.2009 | Denver


Craig Alan Silverman

When Falcon let loose the truth on prime time to Wolf Blitzer, even Barney Fife could have figured it out. By his own admission, that was the first moment the light came on for local Sheriff Jim Alderden.

Sheriff Arpaio: "I Could Get Elected On Pink Underwear"

Isabel Macdonald | Posted 10.22.2009 | Politics


Isabel Macdonald

Sheriff Joe Arpaio is a defiant, racial-profiling desperado with renewed authority to abuse his inmates. The scary part? The voting public approves.

Joe Arpaio Enforcement Powers Cut By Fed After Racial Profiling Complaints

AP | SUZANNE GAMBOA | Posted 10.16.2009 | Politics


WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has signed up 55 state and local law enforcement agencies to help enforce immigration laws, including an A...

Not Snark: GOP Hispanic Organizer Renounces GOP to Recruit for GOP

Dawn Teo | Posted 10.15.2009 | Politics


Dawn Teo

DeeDee Blase founded "Somos Republicans" to recruit to Arizona Hispanics... says, "Obama sold Latinos down the river. It's my mission to call him out on this."

"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.

AZ Politician Arrested on 93 Felony Charges, Allegedly Used Campaign Funds as Personal Slush Fund

Dawn Teo | Posted 11.22.2009 | Politics


Dawn Teo

According to the official statement from MCSO, Stapley's response when picked up by officers was, "You've got to be kidding me."

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."

"America's Toughest Sheriff" Subject To Possible FBI Probe

Dawn Teo | Posted 09.24.2009 | Politics


Dawn Teo

Sheriff Arpaio is famous for his jails, where inmates live in outdoor tents and wear pink underwear, pink flip-flops, and pink handcuffs.

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...

Judge Sonia Sotomayor's Nomination: Obama Gives the Nation Another Teaching Moment

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 06.30.2009 | Politics


Joseph A. Palermo

One thing is clear: President Obama's choice of a Latina woman has sparked the ugliest reaction from the Republican Right we've seen years.

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.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio: "I Am Not Cyber Stalking John McCain's Daughter"

Dawn Teo | Posted 05.25.2009 | Politics


Dawn Teo

PHOENIX - Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio issued an official statement late Friday afternoon denying allegations by Meghan McCain, daughter of form...

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...

McCain's Hometown Sheriff Ditches McCain For The Colbert Report

Dawn Teo | Posted 05.20.2009 | Politics


Dawn Teo

Sheriff Joe, who is famous for his reality show, tent-based jails, and large contingent of immigration enforcement officers, says he never intended to appear before McCain and other senators at Monday's hearing.

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.

Al Sharpton and ACORN Call For Arizona Sheriff To Resign, Or Else

Dawn Teo | Posted 05.08.2009 | Politics


Dawn Teo

rpaio seemed not to know Al Sharpton, saying, "What is his name? Sharpton? He wants me to resign? Have I got news for him. He can stick that in his pipe and smoke it."

Viewers Riled up Over NOW on PBS Show on Illegal Immigration

Joel B. Schwartzberg | Posted 04.30.2009 | Media


Joel B. Schwartzberg

This week's special NOW on PBS investigation of Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a hard-line sheriff from Maricopa County, Arizona, received an unprecedented avalanche of responses from NOW viewers.

21st Century Bull Connor: Shameless Intransigence

Bertha Lewis | Posted 04.18.2009 | Politics


Bertha Lewis

Thousands of immigrant families are living in terror under Sheriff Arpaio's reign. We can't let his racist policing continue.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio Will Not Be Prosecuted For Racial Profiling Or Discrimination

Dawn Teo | Posted 04.17.2009 | Politics


Dawn Teo

Critics of Sheriff Joe "Tent City" Arpaio have been celebrating but the revelry is premature: Neither Arpaio nor his officers will be prosecuted, punished, or sanctioned.

"Poster Boy" Of Immigration Enforcement To Be Investigated, Says He Should Be Commended

Dawn Teo | Posted 04.11.2009 | Politics


Dawn Teo

PHOENIX -- The Department of Justice is investigating "America's Toughest Sheriff." Acting Assistant Attorney General Loretta King sent a letter Tuesd...

U.S. Immigration Policies Bring Global Shame on Us

Roberto Lovato | Posted 03.29.2009 | World


Roberto Lovato

The proliferation of stories in international media and in global forums about the Guantanamo-like problems in the country's immigrant detention system are again tarnishing the U.S. image abroad.

Mexican Gov Denounces "Toughest Sheriff in America" TV Reality Star -- Sheriff Invites Critics to Investigate Personally

Dawn Teo | Posted 03.27.2009 | Politics


Dawn Teo

Sheriff Arpaio is as controversial as he is popular, oscillating between a conservative media darling (even landing his own reality TV show) and a liberal media pariah.

Lawmakers, Activists Demand New Investigation of Toughest Sheriff in America

Dawn Teo | Posted 03.22.2009 | Politics


Dawn Teo

Lawmakers, union leaders, human rights groups, Democratic Party leaders, and celebrities are taking on the "Toughest Sheriff in America" for policies that they say encourage racial profilin and civil rights violations.