An amazing example of the old adage, “Elections Have Consequences,” is unfolding in Maricopa County, Arizona where a policy reversal by the new Sheriff has resulted in a wholesale release of criminal illegal aliens. Previously these criminals were held for pickup by federal immigration authorities.
The defeat of long-time Republican Sheriff Joe Arpaio by Democrat Paul Penzone last November led to a sharp reversal in how the County now interacts with the Phoenix field office of the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. Arpaio was known nationally for his tough crackdown on illegal immigrants.
Concerned federal law enforcement sources have informed Judicial Watch that violent offenders are being put out on the street again without notification to ICE.
Under Sheriff Arpaio, ICE was notified when “aliens unlawfully present with additional Arizona charges” were released from the Maricopa County Jail. These aliens had state criminal charges ranging from misdemeanors like DUI to felonies such as drug offenses.
Under the previous system, ICE would be notified prior to release. The agency then would send a wagon every 12 hours to pick up criminal illegals scheduled for release.
Sheriff Penzone has stirred controversy by referring to illegal immigrants as “guests” while making clear his bias toward protecting illegal aliens from deportation.
Learn more about how Judicial Watch and ICE are speaking up and speaking out about this new policy on the next page.
moron do your job illegal is illegal you arrest people that do illegal things maybe you need a law book or fired
Disgusting…
This sheriff is pro illegal immigrants! He is not keeping citizens safe in his state.
Penzone sucks, he has violated his oath to uphold the law.
That’s what happens when you elect a democrat. They turn criminals loose on American citizens
SCUM SUCKN LIBTARD POS!!!!!!! RECALL THAT TRASH!!!!
WE SHOULD START SHOOTING ALL DEMOCRATS WHO SUPPORT ILLEGAL ALIENS.
WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THIS SHERIFF, 400 ILLEGALS RELEASED IN ONE WEEK, UTTERLY RIDICULOUS.
You will regret it
Recall him