Most of Justice Department suit vs. Arizona sheriff settled

[DonViejo]

Source: ASSOCIATED PRESS

PHOENIX (AP) — County officials in metro Phoenix have voted unanimously to settle parts of a lawsuit that the U.S. Department of Justice brought against a sheriff known for cracking down on illegal immigration.

But Wednesday’s settlement by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors doesn’t cover the largest allegation — that Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s agency racially profiled Latinos in its regular traffic and immigration patrols. Supervisor Steve Gallardo says that issue will proceed to a scheduled Aug. 10 trial.

The suit filed in 2012 also alleged that the sheriff’s office retaliated against its critics, didn’t provide Spanish language interpreters in its jails and discriminated against Latinos during workplace raids. Gallardo says the settlement will include Justice Department oversight, additional training and policy changes but no monetary damages.

A call to Arpaio’s office seeking comment wasn’t immediately returned Wednesday.

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Read more: http://www.salon.com/2015/07/15/most_of_justice_department_suit_vs_arizona_sheriff_settled/

[Gothmog]

1. Sheriff Joe nees to be held in contempt and sent to one of his jails

[asiliveandbreathe]

2. Awaiting the Aug date - not a bad time in a tent at 105 and

dew point sky high...couldn't happen to a nicer guy......