Arizona sheriff faces federal allegations of discrimination against Latinos

[madinmaryland]

(CNN) -- Arizona's Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, under the leadership of Sheriff Joe Arpaio, has engaged in systemic discrimination against Latinos with practices that violate federal law and the Constitution, the U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday.

A comprehensive investigation found the practices include "unlawful stops, detentions and arrests of Latinos," according to a Justice Department statement.

It also noted that the sheriff's office has discriminated against "Latino inmates with limited English by punishing them and denying critical services."

It further blames the office for allowing "specialized units to engage in unconstitutional practices" and for a lack of oversight and deputy training.

Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/15/justice/arizona-justice-department-investigation/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

Good! Get him and put him out of business RIGHT ****ing NOW!!

[libodem]

1. The slackjawed cretin

Needs to be locked up wearing a pink bra and lacy pink undies.

[madinmaryland]

3. That's probably what he wears when he goes home.

[pinboy3niner]

2. Link to DOJ findings (22 pages, pdf):

http://www.azcentral.com/ic/pdf/1215arpaioletter.pdf

[housewolf]

4. That's the best news I've heard in while!

As am American and former Phoenix resident, I'm cheering this one!

Hooorayyy!