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PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 17: Maricopa County Sheriff Officer Joe Arpaio gestures on April 17, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. Arpaio has been facing criticism from Hispanic activists and lawmakers, alleging that Arpaio's crackdown methods on illegal immigrants involve racial profiling. (Photo by Joshua Lott/Getty Images)

Problem surface over Arizona’s 2007 immigration law

By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press

PHOENIX (AP) -- The immigration debate in Arizona reached a boiling point in 2007 when the state passed a groundbreaking law targeting those often blamed with … Read More

Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Steven Seagal trained Arizonans to guard schools this weekend. Randy Parraz, an Arpaio critic, brought forms to recall Arpaio to the event. (Getty Images)

Joe Arpaio, Steven Seagal train Arizonans to guard schools

By Associated Press

The self-proclaimed “America’s Toughest Sheriff” joined forces this weekend with action movie star Steven Seagal to train volunteer armed posse members to … Read More

Players pose for a picture during a training session before the match against the United States at the CAR on August 13, 2012 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Edgar Negrete/Clasos.com/LatinContent/Getty Images)

Mexican national soccer team under pressure by immigration activists to skip game in Arizona

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It's Mexico vs. Denmark at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on January 30 and you would think anticipation and excitement for the game … Read More

Joe Arpaio, Sean Hannity and John Boehner have made Latino-embracing comments since the election. Is Latinophilia to blame?

Opinion: Latinophilia Zombie Virus Spreading Across GOP

By Lalo Alcaraz and Maria Purisima

Dispatch from satirist and cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz and Maria Purisima, of Pocho.com: Public health officials are concerned about contagious "Latinophilia" … Read More

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio announces Tuesday, July 17, 2012, in Phoenix that President Obama’s birth certificate, as presented by the White House in April 2011, is a forgery based on an investigation by the Sheriff’s office. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Joe Arpaio wins sixth term as Arizona sheriff

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The fate of Arizona's Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has been decided in the face off against Democrat Paul Penzone, and Independent Mike Stauffer. The … Read More

Litzy Medina waits waits to join a march through downtown to protest Arizona's controversial immigration law SB1070 on May 29, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

What’s next for Latinos as “papers please” goes into effect in Arizona?

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A judge on Wednesday ruled that Arizona authorities can enforce the most controversial part of the state’s stringent SB1070 immigration law, the so-called … Read More

Russell Pearce, sponsor of the controversial immigration law Arizona SB 1070, lost his comeback bid for an Arizona State Senate seat.

Architect of SB1070 soundly defeated in Arizona Republican primary

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Last year Russell Pearce, the architect of Arizona's SB1070 polarizing immigration law, was the most powerful man in the Arizona State Senate. What a … Read More

A new super pac is going after Democrats and Republicans alike and not making many friends.

Latino-founded Super Pac rises to challenge Grijalva, Arpaio in Arizona

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Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva is known as a long-time liberal Democrat. Sheriff Joe Arpaio is known as a tough on immigration staunch … Read More

Sheriff Joe Arpaio speaks with members of the media during a rally at the Rancho Bernardo Inn on August 10, 2010 in Rancho Bernardo, California.

Spotlight on Joe Arpaio as ACLU’s racial profiling lawsuit set to proceed

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Sheriff Joe Arpaio does a good job defending the practices of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) in the media, but it may be a different story when … Read More

RANCHO BERNARDO, CA - AUGUST 10: Sheriff Joe Arpaio listens to his cell phone during a visit to the Rancho Bernardo Inn on August 10, 2010 in Rancho Bernardo, California. Arpaio, who is Sheriff of Maricopa County in Arizona, gained national attention for using deputies to conduct raids to apprehend illegal immigrants and building large outdoor prison tents to house inmates.

Say What?! 10 comments about Latinos you won’t believe they said

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In this day and age of tweets, posts and Youtube clips forever etched in history, you would think officials would be more careful with what they let slip out. … Read More