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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMay ARPAIO's journey into Hades be picking up steam (DOJ findings of discrimination)
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/10143497
Arizona Sheriffs Office Unfairly Targeted Latinos, Justice Department Says
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/16/us/arizona-sheriffs-office-unfairly-targeted-latinos-justice-department-says.html?_r=1
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May ARPAIO's journey into Hades be picking up steam (DOJ findings of discrimination) (Original Post)
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msanthrope
(37,549 posts)1. He has 60 days to comply 'in good faith' with the reforms of the DOJ.
At the end of 60 days the DOJ can and will go for a complete takeover of the department.
I would not be surprised if the criminal grand jury came out by then.
annabanana
(52,796 posts)2. Better late than never...
(been waiting for this)
Octafish
(55,745 posts)3. Tier-3 Gestapo
Joe Arpaio Takes Pic with Neo-Nazi, Gives Nazis Intelligence on Marchers
http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bastard/2009/05/joe_arpaio_takes_pic_with_neo-.php

Young NAZI and old Sheriff Joe share a moment in the daylight.
http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bastard/2009/05/joe_arpaio_takes_pic_with_neo-.php

Young NAZI and old Sheriff Joe share a moment in the daylight.
backscatter712
(26,357 posts)4. Not only that, but DOJ yoinked Arpaio's 287g privileges!

This is actually a fairly big deal, because it hamstrings Arpaio's ability to enforce immigration law.
The Latino community is rightfully jumping for joy right now.
Initech
(105,632 posts)5. I've always thought Sherrif Joe would make a great movie villain.