February 13th, 2009 @ 7:17pm
by Colton Shone/KTAR

Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas is investigating the Board of Supervisors to find out if they knowingly hired illegal immigrants.

Thomas says the county extended its contract with Handyman Maintenance Incorporated and gave them six months to comply with the employer sanctions law.

"Two days ago, Sheriff's deputies went to speak to county officials to try to find out what happened in regard to the extension of this contract," Thomas said. "They were rebuffed, and were not granted interviews, were not granted access to documents."

Thomas says it's too early to know what their next move will be.

"Did the county extend other contracts in the same way? If so, why? If not, why did they do so for HMI? These are important questions, and the Sheriff and I would like some answers."

HMI was raided by the Sheriff's office this week. Sixty illegal immigrants were arrested.


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