sheriff joe arpaio
“America’s toughest sheriff” is accused of disobeying orders to cease detentions influenced by racial profiling.
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.
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John McCain says that anyone who has followed the 9th Circuit's rulings "wants to get the hell out."
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"Just think about Colorado. If there was someone in there with a concealed weapon that guy would have been shot down."
An immigration advocate said the sheriff was on "the wrong side" of law and history.
Judge Murray Snow said he could find no legal reason to delay the proceedings until a U.S. appeals court decides on a motion by the Maricopa County sheriff and his top lieutenant, who want the judge to be removed from the case.