Justice Department

Sheriff Joe's Lawyer: DOJ 'Fishing Around' for Evidence to 'Gin Up' Civil Rights Violation

Ryan J. Reilly | August 18, 2010, 10:09AM

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio did not meet a Tuesday deadline to turn over documents to the Justice Department in their investigation into allegations that his immigration enforcement policies in Arizona are discriminatory.

Earlier this month, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Thomas E. Perez sent a letter to Arpaio's attorneys telling them that Arpaio had until Tuesday to voluntarily turn over documents. Perez wrote that if Arpaio did not cooperate, DOJ would file a civil action under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to compel access to the requested documents, facilities and personnel.

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Topics: Arizona, Immigration, Joe Arpaio, Justice Department, Racial Profiling, Racism, Robert Driscoll