joe arpaio
"America's toughest sheriff" is behind 15 points in a new poll.
They are seeking no more than six months incarceration for 84-year-old Republican Arizona lawman, citing his age and other factors.
The outspoken Arizona sheriff gave Trump a pass for failing to press promises to make Mexico pay for a wall.
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The Arizona sheriff famous for his tough stance on illegal immigration took about 66 percent of the vote.
A federal judge recommended that prosecutors bring the charges after finding that the controversial sheriff had violated court orders stemming from a 2007 racial profiling case.
“We need a leader who will protect our border and enforce our laws,” he told the Republican National Convention.
The lawman was found guilty of civil contempt in a 2007 racial profiling case.
Arpaio and his office could face fines, restitution for those harmed by the actions and tighter oversight of daily operations.
Since 2008, the controversial workplace raids have led to the arrests of more than 700 undocumented workers for identity theft.