Most of Justice Department suit vs. Arizona sheriff settled
Source: ASSOCIATED PRESS
PHOENIX (AP) County officials in metro Phoenix have voted unanimously to settle parts of a lawsuit that the U.S. Department of Justice brought against a sheriff known for cracking down on illegal immigration.
But Wednesdays settlement by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors doesnt cover the largest allegation that Sheriff Joe Arpaios agency racially profiled Latinos in its regular traffic and immigration patrols. Supervisor Steve Gallardo says that issue will proceed to a scheduled Aug. 10 trial.
The suit filed in 2012 also alleged that the sheriffs office retaliated against its critics, didnt provide Spanish language interpreters in its jails and discriminated against Latinos during workplace raids. Gallardo says the settlement will include Justice Department oversight, additional training and policy changes but no monetary damages.
A call to Arpaios office seeking comment wasnt immediately returned Wednesday.
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