Commentary: By Cynthia D. Mares As attorneys, Hispanic National Bar Association(HNBA) lawyers Read more…
racial profiling
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<strong>New America Media</strong></p>
<p><strong>PHOENIX, Ariz.</strong> — Daniel Magos was relieved when a federal judge found last May that Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office engaged in racial profiling of Latinos during traffic stops and patrol operations.</p>
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<strong>New America Media</strong></p>
<p><strong>PHOENIX</strong> — A federal judge ruled on Friday that Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio engaged in racial profiling of Latinos, violating their constitutional rights in his crackdown on illegal immigration. Civil rights advocates expect the ruling to send a chilling message to other law enforcement agencies that are planning to engage in immigration enforcement.</p>