Judge: Ariz. sheriff’s office profiles Latinos

[DonViejo]

Source: AP

PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that the office of America’s self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically racially profiled Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols.

The decision Friday by U.S. District Judge Murray Snow marks the first finding by a court that Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s office racially profiles people. It also backs up allegations made by critics that Arpaio’s officers rely on race in their immigration enforcement.

Snow also ruled Arpaio’s deputies unreasonably prolonged the detentions of people who were pulled over. A small group of Latinos alleged deputies pulled over some vehicles only to make immigration status checks.

Arpaio has denied the allegations. Cecillia D. Wang, director of the ACLU Immigrants’ Right Project, called the ruling a “great day for all the people of Maricopa County.”

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Read more: http://www.salon.com/2013/05/24/judge_ariz_sheriffs_office_profiles_latinos/

[lsewpershad]

1. Consequences?

Hope that sob goes to jail.

[former9thward]

4. No consequences. This was a civil suit not a criminal matter.

[KamaAina]

2. Try to contain your shock.

[gateley]

3. "Arpaio has denied the allegations." With a straight face??

[Grassy Knoll]

5. He was ordered to stop it. WOW, n/t

[dembotoz]

7. duh

this does not mean that it isn't wrong
it is just that it seems obvious

[gopiscrap]

8. What a surprise

why this asshole is not in a federal prison is beyond me!

[PerryK]

10. What a surprise

Gestapo tactics will eventually catch up with Uncle Joe. This will backfire on him. PK

[alp227]

9. The judge is a George W. Bush nominee, too! Awesome for him! n/t