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Subject: Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board

  • Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board Asks BOS to Terminate Joe Arpaio's 287(g) Agreement with ICE

    Though I won't be holding my breath for a snappy response from the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, the Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board -- which is made up of volunteers appointed by the Governor -- has written BOS Chairman Andy Kunasek, asking that the Supervisors consider the immediate revocation of Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Memorandum of Agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerning Joe's federal 287(g) powers. This 287(g) authority allows for 160 cross-trained sherif

    December 26, 2008
  • Dec. 26 In Blogs: Light Rail, Golden Cousins Meaty Girl and More

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings "Troubled" by AIG Hiding of Name at Phoenix Conference; Calls for Hearings Local Politicians and Journalists Help Test Out Light Rail Before Tomorrow's Grand Opening Up on the Sun: Golden Cousins Record Song for Playoff-Bound Cardin

    December 26, 2008