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.
God will get this guy. If he has kids, please don’t let those illegals do anything to them.
Sad time for the people of Maricopa County.
The people elected you not the criminals…dahhhhhh get rid of him….
This$#%&!@*hole needs to be locked up and fired ASAP
This illegal loving liberal needs to be removed from office!
Serves the people right….. I hope they get what they “bargained” for”. (poor ol Joe was not PC… lets see how this new Sheriff is working out)….
Looks like I’ll spend my tourist dollars elsewhere! He is no lawman! Just a Clown!
Sellout! You don’t deserve to wear the badge.
Yes! Sheriff Arpaio followed the laws
Wow. So this sheriff is a criminal with a badge..