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.
We miss you Joe and Diane is correct this is old news!
perhaps McCain’s liberalism is hitting the state. He is not a conservative anymore and tends to think his ideas are the only correct ideas. sound familiar.
This election was suspicious from the beginning
UPDATE:
PHOENIX – After releasing at least 58 undocumented inmates over the last week, Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone reversed course Friday night and allowed federal immigration authorities to pick up inmates inside his jails.
The undocumented inmates were being held on charges ranging from assault to extreme DUI. Many are immediately deportable under new priorities set by President Donald Trump.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said five of the released inmates had been arrested.
Even Penzone conceded the released inmates could be a danger to the community.
“That does not make me feel good,” the sheriff said in an interview Friday.
In Denver, the sheriff’s department was forced to defend its release of an undocumented immigrant who was later arrested for murder. Three years ago, Denver said it wouldn’t hold people in jails for ICE.
One week ago, Penzone abruptly eliminated his jail policy of holding undocumented inmates for up to 48 hours after their court-ordered release.
Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio had instituted the so-called “courtesy holds” for ICE agents.
Penzone said he had to act quickly because Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery had provided legal advice that detaining the inmates was unconstitutional.
They will regret getting rid of Sheriff Joe!!!!
This man should be jailed immediately.
He must be charged with conspiracy for every crime that these illegal commit in the future. And he must be removed from office for violating his oath of office and failing to do his duties.
This is who George Soros spent millions to elect ( another Hillary idiot!)
yes yes yes yes, come back for border patrol sherrif joe
Run Penzone over the border! Hes breaking the very laws he took an oath to enforce.