NCLR Comment on DOJ Civil Rights Division Investigation

March 11th, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                   Contact:
March 11, 2009                                       Marie Watteau
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NCLR COMMENT ON DOJ CIVIL RIGHTS INVESTIGATION OF MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF JOE ARPAIO BY CLARISSA MARTINEZ DE CASTRO, NCLR DIRECTOR OF IMMIGRATION AND NATIONAL CAMPAIGNS

Washington, DC-"For some time we have been concerned about Sheriff Joe Arpaio's abuse of authority under Maricopa County's 287(g) contract with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Arpaio has made it clear that he and his deputies have little regard for due process, civil liberties, and their obligation to protect all residents of Maricopa County.  We look with hope to the Civil Rights Division investigation.  We hope that the Department of Justice will send a signal to local law enforcement agencies throughout America and restore the rule of law to Maricopa County.  This is long overdue."