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November 2, 2009

FBI investigating Joe Arpaio for using deputies to intimidate critics

October 30, 2009

Joe Arpaio Cries Wolf, Links Self to Lou Dobbs Threat, Slanders Activists

October 28, 2009

After Arpaio is Stripped of Immigration Powers, Conservatives Counter With A New Anti-Immigrant Bill

October 26, 2009

Pregnant Latina Says She Was Forced to Give Birth in Shackles After One of Arpaio’s Deputies Racially Profiled Her

October 17, 2009

A Rogue Sheriff Roams in Arizona: FI2W’s Valeria Fernández on The Takeaway

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio launched a sweep in Phoenix on Friday, a half day after officials in Washington limited his powers to make federal immigration arrests.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio cited a non-existent federal law and included a legal interpretation taken from an anti-immigration Web site in a document he distributed during a news conference last week.

October 9, 2009

Department of Homeland Security should revoke the 287(g) program until there is immigration reform

October 7, 2009

An Arizona sheriff known for aggressively cracking down on illegal immigration has been stripped of some of his special power to enforce federal immigration law, and he claims the Obama administration is taking away his authority for political reasons. – Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio

ICE Should Terminate Maricopa County 287(g) Agreement – Scaling Back Sheriff Arpaio’s Immigration Enforcement Authority Does Not Go Far Enough, Says ACLU

October 6, 2009

“Toughest Sheriff in America” Stripped of ICE Agent Status – According to a statement released by MCSO, the new 287(g) agreement has “stripped Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s deputies of their ICE agent status to act as federal immigration authorities.”

October 5, 2009

Joe Arpaio Re-signs 287(g) Jails Agreement, According to Sources; ICE Vague on Specifics

August 27, 2009

Over 500 Organizations Demand White House End Flawed State And Local Immigration Enforcement Program – Federal 287(g) Program Results In Illegal Profiling And Threatens Public Safety, Say Groups

August 21, 2009

ACLU sues Arpaio in immigration raid – The suit says Julian Mora is a legal U.S. resident and his 19-year-old son Julio is a citizen. Nevertheless, they were handcuffed for more than three hours as deputies questioned dozens of workers.

August 13, 2009

Maricopa County sheriff’s deputies early Thursday launched an employer’s sanctions raid at a Valley paper company and planned to detain more than 100 employees in connection with using false or stolen IDs.

August 11, 2009

Joe Arpaio-Supporting, Gun-Toting Nativists Menace Children’s March for Family Unity

August 3, 2009

The self-proclaimed “toughest sheriff in America” has never gotten so much resistance from the federal government. The Homeland Security Department wants Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Ariz., to stop arresting illegal immigrants whose only crime was crossing the U.S.-Mexico border without documents.

July 14, 2009

Hispanic males are now majority in Maricopa County jails -Arizona

July 13, 2009

If Sheriff Arpaio doesn’t racially profile Latinos, why are the majority of his inmates legal Hispanic residents?

June 25, 2009

It’s a win for Sheriff Joe Arpaio. The County Board of Supervisors has voted to give County Attorney Andrew Thomas $1.4 million to enforce employer sanctions laws — and part of that money will go to Sheriff Joe Arpaio to help combat illegal immigration.

Immigrant Treatment in Phoenix Reminiscent of Slavery – By Rev. Al Sharpton

June 23, 2009

Sharpton in Arizona Evokes Civil Rights Struggle in Fight for Immigration Reform

June 17, 2009

Immigrant Family Torn Apart in Arizona Raid – Sheriff Arpaio has arrested 248 immigrants in raids allegedly aimed at unlawful hiring, but no employer has been penalized.

Phoenix Suns forward Amar’e Stoudemire Backstabs Hispanic Fans, Signs on as “Special Deputy” Under Sheriff Joe Arpaio

June 5, 2009

White House Staffer Disappoints Phoenix Latino Leaders in Meeting at El Portal – Don’t hold your breath waiting for the Obama administration to do anything in the near future about immigration reform, or yanking Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s 287(g) authority

April 2, 2009

Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s Latest Victim? Yet Another Hispanic Mom in Estrella

March 19, 2009

Ten Republican congressmen — including one from North Carolina — said Wednesday that a civil rights investigation of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office could have a chilling effect on other state and local police agencies that seek to crack down on illegal immigration.

March 13, 2009

The Department of Justice notified Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Tuesday that it had opened an investigation into him for “alleged” patterns of discrimination because of national origin, among other things.

The federal government’s decision to investigate Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio for alleged civil rights abuses was praised Thursday by two immigrants’ rights activists, who said they expect the Obama Administration to act quickly on comprehensive immigration reform.

March 3, 2009

Activists Protest Immigration Raids In Phoenix – Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has dispatched deputies into Hispanic communities in the Phoenix area.

January 21, 2009

Sheriff Joe Arpaio Separates Mother from Children, Immigrant Crack Down

December 28, 2008

‘Toughest Sheriff’ takes act to small screen – Sheriff Joe Arpaio now has own TV show

December 23, 2008

Sheriff Arpaio Gets His Own TV Show And An Online Revolt Ensues

December 12, 2008

Lawsuit Challenging Denial Of Bail Rights For Immigrants Can Continue, Says Federal Court – Class Action Status Granted For Plaintiffs

October 23, 2008

Controversial art shows Arpaio holding people at gunpoint

September 29, 2008

Challenges to a Sheriff, Both Popular and Reviled – Joe Arpaio

The Maricopa County Supervisors will meet Monday to re-vote on whether Sheriff Joe Arpaio may end his office’s contract with the town of Guadalupe.

September 17, 2008

Joe Arpaio’s Prisoners Spend “Millions” on Canteen Purchases: So, Um, Where’s the Dough, Joe?

September 11, 2008

Federal investigators will conduct an audit later this month of an 18-month-old agreement that gives the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office authority to enforce federal immigration laws. – Sheriff Joe Arpaio

August 17, 2008

Arpaio’s West Valley sweeps netted 102 arrests – Arizona

July 29, 2008

Blogante Essentials for Tuesday – July 29th, 200

Latino Bar Business Down on Big Fight Night, Thanks to Sheriff Joe What’s-His-Name (Arpaio)

July 28, 2008

The Reign of ‘Sheriff Joe’ – In Arizona, the perils of driving while brown – (revealing read)

July 24, 2008

Hundreds of critics of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio packed the county chambers Wednesday to try to persuade the Board of Supervisors to put an end to his controversial immigration sweeps, to better monitor lawsuits related to his office, and to more closely examine his emergency response times and jurisdictional reach.

July 21, 2008

Blogante Essentials for Monday – July 21st, 2008

July 18, 2008

Sheriff Arpaio Sued Over Racial Profiling Of Latinos In Maricopa County

July 15, 2008

Blogante Essentials for Tuesday – July 15th, 2008

Newspaper series reveals rampant abuse of power under Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s watch (Latina Lista)

Arpaio launches another sweep in Mesa

June 26, 2008

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio plans to begin sweep Thursday in Mesa – Arizona

June 22, 2008

Sheriff Joe Arpaio book signing draws supporters, protesters – Arizona

June 19, 2008

Arpaio claims 1,000th arrest under smuggling law – Arizona

Lawman’s raids on immigrants spark fury in Phoenix – Sheriff Joe Arpaio

June 18, 2008

Arizona’s Department of Public Safety lauds its immigration efforts

June 17, 2008

Toughest sheriff in US vows no let up in immigration fight – Sheriff Joe Arpaio

June 12, 2008

Immigration Raid in Arizona Could Test New State Law

Sheriff Arpaio’s thugs threaten to arrest a New Times reporter for looking at public records – (wow, you have to read this one) – Phoenix, Arizona

June 2, 2008

Illegal immigration’s greatest victim may be GOP

May 29, 2008

Activist raises awareness on illegal immigration – Annie Loyd in Arizona

May 27, 2008

Is Lou Dobbs the Sheriff Arpaio of Primetime? (Latina Lista)

May 21, 2008

63 undocumented immigrants arrested in Arizona within 24 hours

May 20, 2008

Arizona Immigrant Witch Hunter Handcuffed – Joe Arpaio

May 19, 2008

Top officials hinge careers on immigration – Arizona

May 14, 2008

Sheriff Joe Arpaio cut out of state funding – Arizona

May 8, 2008

Maricopa County OKs $1M for illegal-immigrant sweeps – Arizona

May 5, 2008

LULAC leadership Joins Rep. Ben Miranda and State Hispanic Caucus Members in Arizona Denouncing Maricopa County Sheriff’s Anti-Immigrant Actions on May 1st

Group works to make immigrants politically aware – Immigrants Without Borders in Phoenix

April 30, 2008

Arpaio, Gordon unhurt by immigration tiff, poll indicates – Arizona

Arizona sheriff’s sweeps on solid legal ground

April 25, 2008

Joe’s worthless sweeps – Not only are they wrong, they’re not even making dent in illegal migration

Mesa on edge as it awaits promised Arpaio sweeps – Arizona

April 21, 2008

Hispanic lawmakers join call for Arpaio investigation

April 16, 2008

Mesa Police Chief Gascón speaks out against Arpaio crime sweeps – Arizona

April 14, 2008

Guest Voz: AZ Mayor Sees No Justice in One Sheriff’s Hunt for Undocumented Immigrants (Latina Lista)

Phoenix Mayor Asks FBI to Check Sheriff Joe Arpaio

April 12, 2008

Arizona Anti-Defamation League calls on U.S. Department of Justice to investigate Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s bogus “crime suppression sweeps.”

April 2, 2008

Hispanic Leaders Fear Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s Patrols Will Spark Violence – Arizona

March 31, 2008

Sheriff Arpaio protestors become afraid for their safety – Phoenix

Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon: Arpaio immigration raids are ‘made-for-TV stunts’

March 24, 2008

Special Latina Lista Post: Why Does the Nation Remain Silent While One AZ Sheriff Conducts Immigrant Manhunts? (Latina Lista)