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David Garcia after announcing his candidacy for the governorship of Arizona. Photo: Gage Skidmore

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A Latino upswing in Arizona

David Garcia won the Democratic nomination to compete for the governorship of Arizona against…

August 30th, 2018

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The controversial former Maricopa Sheriff Joe Arpaio, convicted by a court for racially profiled practice against Hispanic drivers, announced on January 9, 2018, that he is running for the Arizona State Senate to help the president of the US, Donald Trump. EFE / Shawn Thew

Arpaio is back

January 9th, 2018

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Former Arizona bailiff Joe Arpaio was known for his prosecution of undocumented immigrants and for questionable prison practices, including several violations of the fundamental rights of prisoners.

An unconstitutional pardon

September 15th, 2017

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Obama and Co. let Arpaio participate in the federal 287(g) program, which used local police agencies to enforce U.S. immigration law. Eventually, they made a feeble attempt to rein him in. But he outsmarted them by continuing to apprehend the undocumented, hand them to the feds, and dare them to refuse to take custody. EFE

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[OP-ED]: Dragons don’t just…

September 5th, 2017

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US President Donald Trump pardoned controversial exsheriff Joe Arpaio on August 25, 2017, who was facing up to six months in prison after being found guilty of contempt of court for a racial discrimination case. EFE / GARY M WILLIAMS / ARCHIVE

“No one is above the law”

August 28th, 2017

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US President Donald J. Trump shows speeches last week as he addresses his followers on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 at the Phoenix Convention Center during an event in Phoenix, Arizona). EFE / ROY DABNER

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The worst speech

August 23rd, 2017