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Arizona Sheriff Arpaio Plans To Fight DOJ Lawsuit

by Ted Robbins, NPR
May 11, 2012

The Department of Justice has announced it is suing Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio because of civil rights violations. He became a controversial figure for his tough stance on immigrants. Arpaio says he will not surrender his office and will fight the suit.

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  • Morning Edition, May 11, 2012
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