Arpaio’s Last Rodeo: Loss of Primary for Maricopa County Sheriff May be the End
As Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, Joe Arpaio often was called “America’s Toughest Sheriff.” He also was known for his devotion to immigration enforcement.
The election results for Arpaio’s latest run for office are in. Arpaio lost the Republican primary race for Maricopa County Sheriff to his former deputy, Jerry Sheridan.
Arpaio, 88, was previously Maricopa County Sheriff for 24 years before losing his post in 2016.
Arpaio was known for his immigration stops, in which sheriffs would target detain Latino residents on suspicion of immigration law violations. A court found the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office engaged in unlawful racial profiling and enjoined the practice. Arpaio later was convicted of criminal contempt for violating that court order. President Trump pardoned Arpai.
So long, Joe Arpaio.
KJ