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.
Well, citizens, you get what you paid for. I would not be feeling nearly as safe in my County now, if I were you. Stupid, stupid, stupid vote. Hope you are still alive for the next one and not murdered by one of these released ILLEGALS!
Liberal idiot is what he is
Glad I don’t live in that illegal run$#%&!@*hole .
I am and I don’t live in Arizona!
Jail Penzone and DEPORT him.
I missed Sheriff Apaio since the election
There goes arizona.my daughter and her husband should sell and move out of the state soon.
Recall this pos.
Impeach him.
Their you go Arizona you wanted him and you get the$#%&!@*that goes with him, just like McCain! ! WHEN THEN BREAK IN YOUR HOUSE DON’T CRY.