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Arizona Bears Down on Illegal Immigrants

Staff / Truthdig Apr 2, 2010 Arizona is known for its anti-immigration climate, with vigilante sheriffs seemingly ruling the day. Now, that anti-immigration sentiment may be about to be implemented by the state's political system, as the Legislature votes on a bill that would significantly toughen laws against undocumented immigrants. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Immigration Debate Finds Center In Phoenix

Staff / Truthdig Jan 15, 2010 A huge rally will converge in Phoenix on Saturday with activists calling for federal action to address Arizona's immigration problems. At the center of it all is Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a man accused of racial profiling in his notorious crusade against undocumented immigrants. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Arizona Sheriff Defies White House Order

Staff / Truthdig Dec 13, 2009 Joe Arpaio, a notoriously anti-immigrant Arizona sheriff, in October was ordered by the White House to stop using his deputies to conduct federal immigration duties. Since then, he has launched investigations of his critics and become more aggressive in his sweeps against immigrants. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sun Sets on Anti-Immigration Sheriff

Staff / Truthdig Oct 9, 2009 Joe Arpaio, a sheriff in Arizona known for his rabid anti-immigration stance and poor treatment of undocumented immigrants in his custody, has finally lost the federal power to enforce immigration law -- a power reserved for federal agents, not county sheriffs. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )