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Friday, May 11, 2012

postheadericon Obama administration sues âAmericaâs Toughest Sheriffâ

The Justice Department filed an official complaint against Sheriff Joe Arpaio, known as “America’s Toughest Sheriff,” on Thursday.

The complaint charges Arpaio with a pattern “of unconstitutional conduct” since 2006 including discrimination against Latinos and illegal retaliation against perceived critics. It is the result of an investigation into allegations of discrimination and negligence by Arpaio in his position as Maricopa County, Ariz., sheriff.

Assistant Attorney General Thomas Perez said Thursday that DOJ was “left with no choice” but to file the civil complaint.

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