DOJ to investigate nativist racist Sheriff Joe Arpaio

[marmar]

from New America Media:



Department of Justice to Investigate Sheriff Arpaio
New America Media, News Report, Maribel Hastings, Translated by Elena Shore, Posted: Mar 11, 2009

Editor's Note: This week, the Department of Justice announced that it is investigating Maricopa County, Ariz. Sheriff Joe Arpaio; Telemundo airs an interview with the controversial figure; and 35,000 petitions arrive in Washington, D.C. to call for a review of the sheriff's tactics. Maribel Hastings writes for America's Voice.


WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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 letter was sent on the eve of an event organized Wednesday by a coalition of civil and immigrant rights groups, including America’s Voice, to deliver 35,000 petitions calling for the Department of Justice to investigate the sheriff.

The tactics of the notorious sheriff of Maricopa County, Ariz., and his use of racial profiling affecting the general population, including citizens and legal residents, have generated more than 35,000 petitions across the country calling for a federal investigation. They are also asking the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to end its agreement with the sheriff through the 287(g) program.

Several congressional committees and subcommittees, including the House Judiciary panel, already have asked the Justice Department to review Arpaio's tactics. .......(more)

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[MineralMan]

1. Good!

[blondeatlast]

2. Thank God; my fellow Maricopa County citizens simply refuse to see the man for what he is.

I've encountered even PROGRESSIVES who think he's what American justice should be.

[cabluedem]

3. Putting middle-aged men out in 125f heat can be deadly. Where are

their rights? I hope Joe A. burns in hell for his injustice to mankind.

[Joe Fields]

4. I've witnessed that myself, and I it would be hard for me to be more disgusted.

He's a sadistic bigot.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

5. Is there a specific chargable crime for violation of the Eighth Amendment?

If not, there should be.

[UTUSN]

6. K&R big #5 n/t

[ThomWV]

7. Fuck him - why don't they spend a little time investigating Roberto Gonzalez?

[Joe Fields]

8. Investigate Alberto Gonzalez, while they are at it, too.