Justice Department Sues Sheriff Joe Arpaio
James Poulos, Ed. ·
Sep 2, 2010 at 9:14am
Sheriff Joe Arpaio has been sued by the U.S. Justice Department in civil-rights probe for refusing to cooperate with a civil-rights probe into police practices and jail operations.
Last week, an attorney for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said he wanted to cooperate with federal investigators, but would not automatically grant access to materials it considers beyond the scope of civil-rights laws.
Justice officials decided to sue instead of waiting for Arpaio to cooperate. The suit, filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Phoenix, also names the Sheriff's Office and Maricopa County.
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May '10
Re: Justice Department Sues Sheriff Joe Arpaio
If there were any way to push Arizona further right this is it. This guy, who is not my personal cup of tea, is beloved down there. It's as though the administration decided that since they could never win Arizona's electoral votes, they would instead turn it into a punching bag in order to curry favor with the base. But I think that swing-state, in-the-middle voters look askance at this kind of federal meddling in local government. Maybe there are legitimate abuses that need to be investigated, I don't know; but it sure feels political.
Aug '10
Re: Justice Department Sues Sheriff Joe Arpaio
The Alien in the Black Ops House and his Minions launch another assault on America and its best interests. We're living in a unique and historic period never dreamed of by normal, mentally balanced Americans. A president who actively works to subvert the country, and enlists armies of high paid bureaucrats to help him?! How can that be?!
Something profound is happening, and it won't make sense for a while. When we look back at some future date, we'll understand.
Jul '10
Re: Justice Department Sues Sheriff Joe Arpaio
There's a full court press against Arizona.
Today in the news, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer stopped a couple of times giving a speech! No joke. ABC News.
May '10
Re: Justice Department Sues Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Arpaio will turn the tables and put Obama and Holder before the jury, no doubt.
Re: Justice Department Sues Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Above, Richard Epstein and John Yoo have just weighed in on the news. Continue the conversation there!
Edited on Sep 2, 2010 at 12:05pm