Jane Sanders Visits Horrific Immigrant Prison- Joe Arpaio Crashes Visit, Refuses to Answer for Abuse

[Cheese Sandwich]

Last edited Fri Mar 18, 2016, 05:46 PM - Edit history (2)

Jane Sanders visits Tent City, civil rights group Puente

Jane Sanders Visits Tent City to See Horrific Conditions Firsthand Arpaio Crashes Visit, Refuses to Answer on Abuses

PHOENIX — Jane Sanders on Sunday came to Arizona to meet with families who have been victims of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s discriminatory and unconstitutional law enforcement practices.

Sanders went with immigrant rights leaders to witness directly the conditions in which people are inhumanely treated in the infamous “tent city” jail. Planning to view the conditions through the fence, Sanders was surprised when Arpaio came over and told them that they could go inside.

Sanders used the opportunity to question Arpaio about racial profiling and his use of civilians to detain people who are undocumented. She questioned the inhumane treatment of prisoners who have to live outside under temperatures that can reach over 130 degrees., a charge he did not deny, saying they were prisoners. He bragged about removing meat from all their meals and having chain gangs.

A federal court has found that Arpaio relied on racial profiling and illegal detention to target Latinos and immigrants.

“What I saw and heard firsthand today by visiting with the families and seeing tent city was very disturbing,” Sanders said. “Sheriff Arpaio did not even attempt to explain or excuse his inhumane treatment of people of color – not that he could. That kind of attitude toward our fellow human beings is completely unacceptable, especially in elected officials and those who would seek public office. We all need to stand up and put an end to these egregious human rights abuses. Today only solidified the need for comprehensive immigration and criminal justice reform I know that as president Bernie would do just that and keep families safe.”

After witnessing the jail conditions, Sanders met with the children of immigrant families, including Katherine Figueroa, 15, whose parents were arrested and imprisoned in Arpaio’s jail just for working to provide for their family. Katherine saw her parents on television in handcuffs as they were arrested by Arpaio’s officers.

“No family should have to endure what these families have,” Sanders concluded. “Their plight can no longer be ignored.”

https://berniesanders.com/press-release/jane-sanders-visits-tent-city-see-horrific-conditions-firsthand-arpaio-crashes-visit-refuses-answer-abuses/

[Jackie Wilson Said]

1. One reason why I love both Bernie and his wife, Jane.

And people like this piece of shit sheriff embarrass the human race.

[JaneyVee]

2. Joe "crashed" it? He runs it.

Who did she think was in charge over there?

[Squinch]

3. Right? A presidential candidate's wife visits, and she's surprised that the person who runs the

prison is there?

There is more to this story. Bernie got squirrely when he was asked about it and the campaign has put out three stories to explain it so far.

[UglyGreed]

4. .

[Squinch]

5. You aren't curious about the fact that they have put out three explanations and Bernie walked

out of an interview when he was asked about it?

Ok.

[UglyGreed]

6. Aren't you curious that

when Hillary is asked a tough question she laughs and avoids the question or goes on a rant and never really answers the question? There have been many more of those than Bernie walking out....

[Squinch]

7. Never answers a question? Like what you are doing here? What happened around that visit is

weird.

Now. Go ahead and come up with a post that has nothing to do with the fact that it's weird. For good measure, shout something about Benghazi and corporatism.

Night!

[UglyGreed]

8. You think there is some sort of

conspiracy going on with Sheriff Joe and the Sanders now that is weird.............

[Squinch]

10. Do you ever actually respond to a post, or do you always just make shit up in your head and

respond as if someone else said it?

Just checking for future reference.

[UglyGreed]

11. You are the one who has this

"theory" of why Bernie walked out. Talk about shit in someone's head.............

[Squinch]

13. My "theory" was stated thusly: there is more to this story. And obviously there is.

[UglyGreed]

15. Please explain

why he walked out.........

[Squinch]

18. Why would I do that? .... Are you just not paying attention here?

[UglyGreed]

21. Well enlighten me

I do have shit in my head, may be due to the brain damage........

[Vinca]

9. I cannot believe what people squabble about on this forum.

AREN'T YOU CURIOUS WHY THE PEOPLE ARE KEPT OUTSIDE IN 130 DEGREE WEATHER AND ARE NOT ALLOWED MEAT TO EAT? (Yes, I'm yelling.)

[Squinch]

12. Are you suggesting that anything I have said indicates support for Arpaio's methods?

[Vinca]

14. I'm suggesting you've got yourself worked up in a lather over the wrong thing.

Whether Bernie walks out of an interview or Jane thinks she owns the joint when she visits the prison does not matter. What matters are those people who are being abused by this ignorant, cruel, racist sheriff.

[Squinch]

17. In what post, or which of my words, gave you the impression that I have got myself into a lather?

Stop projecting. Clearly you are all bunched up, but I am simply stating that there is more to this story. Obviously.

And yes, people are being abused by this terrible man. They have been abused by him for years. Neither Jane nor Bernie has changed that one whit. So what are you saying? We are not allowed to talk about anything else till the prison is closed, or Arpaio is dead, or what?

[Vinca]

20. You seem to have a need to keep posting the Bernie smear of the day over and over and over

and then I imagine you'll post on another thread about how horrible the Bernie people are to you. This particular smear sounds like it came right from the fifth grade playground. It's mind boggling what people opt to dwell on around here.

[UglyGreed]

22. Or they have shit

in their brains.............

[Squinch]

24. This is absolutely nuts. I stated that there is more to this story. You and another poster are now

knee-deep into your martyrdom and have projected all kinds of horrible motives into the fact that I said there is more to this story.

Really, you guys need to take a breath. Maybe step back from the keyboard.

And in the end, you know what? There is more to this story.

[Vinca]

26. Ooooh . . . was Jane going to take over the prison?

Was there a plan for a prison breakout? Stay tuned. You guys are going to go totally verklempt when Trump goes after Hillary.

[Squinch]

27. Seriously, what are you talking about? You have projected an amazing amount of nonsense onto

a simple statement of an obvious fact. None of what you are responding to is anywhere in anything I have said.

What I have said is this obvious fact: there is more to this story.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

28. Wasn't there a Charles Bronson movie about that?

Back in the 1970s? They landed a helicopter in a Mexican prison and Charles Bronson got out?

[floriduck]

29. No but JaneyVee's comment above

sounds like she's just fine with the birther sheriff.

[Squinch]

30. If you think that, then you need to reread her post and stop projecting shit onto it.

[floriduck]

31. It's not projection, it's comprehension without the shit! nm

[Squinch]

32. She stated the fact that he runs the prison. You pulled the idea that she supports him out of your

ass and projected it on to her statement of that fact.

You guys just make shit up all day long, don't you!

[floriduck]

35. Wipe your chin. You got some on you.

[Squinch]

37. That doesn't even make sense, but I guess it's the best you could do. So sad.

[beam me up scottie]

19. ^^^THIS^^^ THANK YOU.

[DesertRat]

33. Exactly right

Arpaio knows whenever a visiting celebrity or politician visits Tent City. He ALWAYS is there for the photo op. I don't know why the Sander's campaign calls it an ambush when it clearly wasn't.

[KingFlorez]

16. It's really hard to say he "crashed"

As Sheriff, he did have access there. What Sanders should have done was call him out directly and loudly in front of the cameras, but she missed the opportunity to do so.

[Cheese Sandwich]

23. He heard the TV crew was there and ran down to jump in front of the cameras

He's a camera something. An attention something. A word for people who want to be the center of attention and crave publicity.

[Uncle Joe]

25. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, Cheese Sandwich.

[kgnu_fan]

34. See Tent City with your own eyes !>>> Manu Chao - CLANDESTINO in ARIZONA!

[slipslidingaway]

36. Videos on this website, including the full interview that Sanders 'walked out on'

it comes on right after the video of Jane Sanders. Link on the right of this page to the Sanders interview is the edited version.

http://www.12news.com/news/politics/jane-sanders-meets-with-sheriff-joe-arpaio-tours-tent-city/82814617


"Jane Sanders wasn't planning a tour of Tent City on Monday, but Sheriff Joe Arpaio made her an offer she couldn't refuse.

Sanders planned to view Tent City from the fence, with the help of Puente leader Carlos Garcia. But Arpaio hustled over here from another news conference and the two of them talked policy, politics and Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream. Sanders also asked inmates about the conditions and why they were in Tent City.

Sanders left Tent City for a scheduled meeting with undocumented immigrants and families..."

[EndElectoral]

38. Thank you for this post. Some here are claiming Mrs. Sanders was out there campaigning.

Quite disturbing attacking a woman simply going out to meet poor people.

[farleftlib]

39. Thanks for posting this

The Sanders are an inspiration to us all. I'm so glad she brought attention to the horrible situation.

K & R

[senz]

40. She's a wonderful, caring woman

and I admire her.