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Justice Dept Report Finds Sheriff Joe Arpaio Violates Civil Rights

By Jeralyn, Section Civil Liberties
Posted on Thu Dec 15, 2011 at 11:46:08 AM EST
Tags: Joe Arpaio, Maricopa County (all tags)
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The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice has released its investigative report on Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio and the Maricopa Sheriff's Deaprtment. It finds serious civil rights violations. The full report is here.

The report finds "a chronic culture of disregard for basic legal and constitutional obligations." The Department is seeking a written agreement from the Department and implementation of federal oversight. If it refuses, it will file a civil suit to force compliance. [More...]

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