Racial profiling in Arizona? That's nothing new, critics say

Friday, April 30, 2010 - 19:00 in Psychology & Sociology

Sheriff Joe Arpaio has held illegal-immigration 'sweeps' for years in Maricopa County. They have made him popular in the state, but also have spurred lawsuits, investigations and complaints from legal residents. As the country debates whether a tough new Arizona law against illegal immigration will lead to racial profiling, Latino activists and civil rights attorneys contend that profiling is already a reality in...

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