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.
This liberal scum needs removed
I am not sure that I buy that at all. I live in AZ, and at least here, MOST legal and citizen Hispanics are sick and tired of the illegal invasion. They feel that 1) it kind type casts them, 2) slaps all of their hard work in the face, both of which are true. So, please try and see beyond your prejuidices. This idiot never once happen to notice that there are just as many blacks, and whites with fix it tickets as Hispanics. If the car has the stench of marijuana in the car, then yes, they have the right, no, wait they have the o
OBLIGATION to search that car. They also have the duty, at that point to ascertain that person’s legal status. No insurance? No license? Off to jail you go. Guess what? That’s the same treatment everyone gets! Cops do not have the time to do lookie sees in people car windows to see if they appear to Hispanic or not. They are going to stop you if you are weaving, speeding, going to slow, on the phone, have kids or animals jumping around in the back seat. If you are driving around with busted tail lights, if you car is smoking more than you, or if you are eating or drinking while driving or are otherwise distracted. That cop that pulls you over is also the one that will change your flat tire, do the CPR that saves your life if you are involved in an accidental, and will pull your butt out of a burning car if it should catch fire! And the cop does all of this weather or not he is Hispanic! So yes, the man currently in charge is Hispanic. He is also prejuidiced FOR Hispanics, he is incompetent, and he is anti law enforcement and is working against the safety of the citizens in his community. That is why he needs to be recalled, but that is up to the citizens of Maricopa county.
Once again, the people of Arizona (Maricopa County) prove that too much desert heat affects your brain. They voted for McCain, Flakes, and now a law breaking sheriff. They will love their new sheriff when the crime stats skyrocket.
It is not unconstitutional. It comes under protecting our borders and sovereignty. All people are created equal refers to citizens of this country. Sad, that that must be pointed out to a so called attorney. Sadder still, is that civil law enforcement was forced to do the job that our federal law enforcement was ordered not to do. Just one of Obama’s failures.
Another paid off POS, Demorat supporter.
He is not the only sheriff to be considered. We have some wonderful sheriff, we had Paul Babeu, while I hope runs again! Most sheriff’s do as the mayors of their community ask, so look at the mayor and see if they like Phoenix’s mayor Stanton needs replacing.
RECALL this a hole
Joe’s too old for a comeback – but there plenty like him, especially in AZ!!!!!!!!!!!
Linda Wieringa WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA??????????
Fitting post for my “Quote of the Day.” Today’s QOTD is from Bugs Bunny, “What a maroon!!”
By the way, the song of the day is from John Denver, “Leaving on a Jet Plane.”