An amazing example of the old adage, “Elections Have Consequences,” is unfolding in Maricopa County, Arizona where a policy reversal by the new Sheriff has resulted in a wholesale release of criminal illegal aliens. Previously these criminals were held for pickup by federal immigration authorities.
The defeat of long-time Republican Sheriff Joe Arpaio by Democrat Paul Penzone last November led to a sharp reversal in how the County now interacts with the Phoenix field office of the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. Arpaio was known nationally for his tough crackdown on illegal immigrants.
Concerned federal law enforcement sources have informed Judicial Watch that violent offenders are being put out on the street again without notification to ICE.
Under Sheriff Arpaio, ICE was notified when “aliens unlawfully present with additional Arizona charges” were released from the Maricopa County Jail. These aliens had state criminal charges ranging from misdemeanors like DUI to felonies such as drug offenses.
Under the previous system, ICE would be notified prior to release. The agency then would send a wagon every 12 hours to pick up criminal illegals scheduled for release.
Sheriff Penzone has stirred controversy by referring to illegal immigrants as “guests” while making clear his bias toward protecting illegal aliens from deportation.
Learn more about how Judicial Watch and ICE are speaking up and speaking out about this new policy on the next page.
Isnt he illegal? Shoot um, shovel and shut up!
Trump get your Armed Guards!
I knew when Joe Arpaio left, it would become chaotic.
Hopefully they can be caught and deported quickly!
Welcome to Cali oops Arizona !!!
Fire the$#%&!@*!!
This new sheriff said in a comment illegals were guest.
Guest, a person who is invited to visit the home of or take part in a function organized by another.
il·le·gal a·li·en
plural noun: illegal aliens
a foreign national who is living without authorization in a country of which they are not a citizen. Maybe this will help know the difference.
This sorry POS should be prosecuted, and removed from office!
Penzone needs to go! Hes endangering citizens lives!
Is Phoenix to become the new San Francisco.