Thread: Arpaio gets tough on illegal immigration

Arpaio gets tough on illegal immigration
By RYAN ORR Daily Press
2007-04-23 23:52:00
“America’s Toughest Sheriff,” Joe Arpaio, is locking up criminals — including immigrant smugglers and those being smuggled — despite his jails being overcapacity.
Arpaio, the sheriff of Maricopa County, Ariz., is using his authority under state and federal laws to send a message, not only to those who smuggle immigrants into America but to anyone who participates.
In San Bernardino County, illegal immigrants who are arrested are turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, the largest investigative branch of the Department of Homeland Security. They identify criminal activities and work to eliminate vulnerabilities that pose a threat to our nation’s borders, according to the ICE Web site.
When an illegal alien is arrested in San Bernardino County, ICE officers working in the jails take them into custody and try to get them deported.
But in Maricopa County, Ariz., Arpaio welcomes all human smugglers and those being smuggled with open jail cells and tents.
Since a state law was passed in spring 2006 making human smuggling a felony, Maricopa County law enforcement agents have arrested 526, including two arrested Monday.
In the past 10 days, 94 have been arrested under the state and federal immigration laws.
“The Terminator should call me and thank me,” Arpaio said, referring to California Gov.Arnold Schwarzenegger. “Seventy percent of the 500 arrested were headed for California.”
Arpaio is also training160 officers to enforce the Arizona state law and federal immigration statutes. They make up the Triple I Strike Force, which stands for illegal immigration interdiction, officials said.
Thirty-seven have already been trained, and 35 more started training last week.
No other county is dealing with immigration on the level that Maricopa County is.
“The sheriff has a philosophy and a vision, and we are acting accordingly,” said Lt. Paul Chagolla of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department.
Arpaio’s interpretation of the law has drawn criticism from many different quarters, including from the congressman who sponsored the law and normally supports Arpaio.
Rep. Jonathon Patton, R-Ariz., said that throwing the people who are being smuggled in jail was never the intent of the law.
Arpaio has been sued over his interpretation of the law and how he enforces it but said that he will take it to the Supreme Court if need be.
He takes pride in the fact that he is in uncharted waters and said he believes firmly that his view is right.
Arpaio said he locks them up to teach them a lesson, instead of turning them over to ICE agents to get a free ride back to Mexico.
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Rep. Jonathon Patton, R-Ariz., said that throwing the people who are being smuggled in jail was never the intent of the law.

The law should also apply to "smugglees" just as it does to smugglers. The smugglees know they are being smuggled in and also have to pay a price to the coyotes. They are just as guilty.

Has Sheriff Arpaio thought of running for President? This is great news - He is a true American with true American values.

Go get em!!!

Yea they say he has alot of critics. But the people keep re-electing him for sheriff. So who are the critics? This guy is great he has over crowed jails so he makes tent expansion jail. I love it. The hot Arizona sun in a tent lol.

We need an Arpaio here in Multnomah County Oregon, our sheriff is borken, he does not work.

Originally Posted by sippy

Rep. Jonathon Patton, R-Ariz., said that throwing the people who are being smuggled in jail was never the intent of the law.

The law should also apply to "smugglees" just as it does to smugglers. The smugglees know they are being smuggled in and also have to pay a price to the coyotes. They are just as guilty.

If it wasn't for the "smugglees the smugglers" wouldn't have a Job!

He takes pride in the fact that he is in uncharted waters and said he believes firmly that his view is right.
Arpaio said he locks them up to teach them a lesson, instead of turning them over to ICE agents to get a free ride back to Mexico.

Ya gotta love Sheriff Joe! Whatta GUY! We need more like him!

Originally Posted by Stealthy

Has Sheriff Arpaio thought of running for President? This is great news - He is a true American with true American values.

Go get em!!!

No, but at times he has thought about running for Governor.