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File photo of Joe Arpaio. (credit: Getty Images)

Arpaio’s Lawyers Seek More Latitude In DOJ Race Suit

Attorneys for Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio are asking a judge for more latitude in gathering information and deposing witnesses in a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit that alleges the police agency has racially profiled Latinos.

2013/01/17

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio speaks with a reporter outside city jail in this May 3, 2010 photo. (credit: PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/GettyImages)

Arpaio’s Own Words Used Against Him In Racial Profiling Trial

When Joe Arpaio, the tough-talking Arizona law enforcement official, found himself in the awkward position of having his own words used against him in a discrimination lawsuit, the usually brash sheriff was unusually quiet.

2012/07/25

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio attends a rally for the Tea Party Express national tour on Oct. 22, 2010 in Phoenix, Ariz. (credit: Joshua Lott/Getty Images)

Sheriff Joe Arpaio To Take Stand In Racial Profiling Case

An Arizona sheriff known nationally for his hardline stance on illegal immigration is expected to take the witness stand Tuesday and face allegations that his trademark immigration sweeps amounted to racial profiling against Hispanics.

2012/07/24

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