DOJ Files Suit Against Office of Controversial Ariz. Sheriff

The Department of Justice is stepping up its investigation into the office of controversial Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a nationally known opponent of illegal immigration. DOJ attorneys filed a complaint Thursday in federal court, alleging that Arpaio and his staff have obstructed their investigation into whether the sheriff’s office is discriminating based on national origin in its police practices and jail operations. A lawyer for the sheriff’s office said he has tried to cooperate with the Justice Department.

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