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Lawsuit Says Sheriff Discriminated Against Latinos

The United States Justice Department filed a 32-page complaint  this past Thursday against Sheriff  Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona, the self-proclaimed “toughest sheriff in  America”.  The federal lawsuit alleges a “pattern of unlawful discrimination” by law enforcement officials toward Latinos. As … Continue reading

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Parts of Georgia Immigration Law Blocked by a Federal Judge

The New York Times reported on Monday that a temporary injunction has been issued against two controversial sections of the tough new Georgia immigration law. These provisions would have required law enforcement to check the immigration status of suspects who … Continue reading

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