U.S. Department of Justice to Probe NC Teabagger Sheriff'S Office Over Racial Profiling of Latinos

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http://www.elon.edu/pendulum/Story.aspx?id=3958

U.S. Department of Justice investigates local sheriff's office

by Anna Johnson, June 23, 2010

Allegations of "discriminatory policing and unconstitutional searches and seizures" by the Alamance County Sheriff's Office have prompted an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, according to a letter sent to the sheriff's office. The letter was originally sent to County Attorney Clyde Albright who forwarded the letter to the sheriff's office.

Alejandro Miyar, spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Justice, said the department could not comment on an open investigation.

"The case is open and ongoing," Miyar said. "And the Alamance County Sheriff's Office is cooperating."

The allegations of discriminatory policing were against Latinos, he said. snip

Sheriff's Supporters

Sheriff Johnson is not without his own supporters. He was first elected in 2002 and is currently running for reelection. Johnson spoke at the third Alamance County Tea Party held June 19, and he was introduced by Rep. Howard Coble, R-NC, as "the best sheriff in the country." The crowd erupted in applause.

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1. Sheriff Joe will take that as a challenge

"the best sheriff in the country."

He'll have to roust some more brown folks so he can reclaim the lead.