Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio (C) speaks to reporters during a crime suppression operation in Maricopa County, Arizona July 23, 2009. Several people were taken into custody on different charges, including undocumented immigrants, after Arpaio ordered the operation, officials said. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio (C) speaks to reporters during a crime suppression operation in Maricopa County, Arizona July 23, 2009. Several people were taken into custody on different charges, including undocumented immigrants, after Arpaio ordered the operation, officials said.

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  1. Protesters distract Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio as he speaks to reporters about his 12th crime-suppression operation during a news conference in Surprise, Arizona October 16, 2009. Earlier this month federal officials took away Arpaio's authority to make immigration arrests in the field. Arpaio had been facing criticism from Hispanic activists and lawmakers, claiming his crackdown methods on illegal immigrants involve racial profiling.

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  1. Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio speaks to reporters about his 12th crime-suppression operation during a news conference in Surprise, Arizona October 16, 2009. Earlier this month federal officials took away Arpaio's authority to make immigration arrests in the field. Arpaio had been facing criticism from Hispanic activists and lawmakers, claiming his crackdown methods on illegal immigrants involve racial profiling.
  2. Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is silhouetted against the sky as he speaks to reporters about his 12th crime-suppression operation during a news conference in Surprise, Arizona October 16, 2009. Earlier this month federal officials took away Arpaio's authority to make immigration arrests in the field. Arpaio had been facing criticism from Hispanic activists and lawmakers, claiming his crackdown methods on illegal immigrants involve racial profiling.
  3. People stage a protest against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio during a news conference about Arpaio's 12th crime-suppression operation in Surprise, Arizona October 16, 2009. Earlier this month federal officials took away Arpaio's authority to make immigration arrests in the field. Arpaio had been facing criticism from Hispanic activists and lawmakers, claiming his crackdown methods on illegal immigrants involve racial profiling.
  4. Protesters distract Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio as he speaks to reporters about his 12th crime-suppression operation during a news conference in Surprise, Arizona October 16, 2009. Earlier this month federal officials took away Arpaio's authority to make immigration arrests in the field. Arpaio had been facing criticism from Hispanic activists and lawmakers, claiming his crackdown methods on illegal immigrants involve racial profiling.
  5. Barb Heller walks along Bell Avenue holding a sign supporting Maricopa County Sheriff Officers during Joe Arpaio's 12th crime-suppression operation in Surprise, Arizona October 16, 2009. Earlier this month federal officials took away Arpaio's authority to make immigration arrests in the field. Arpaio had been facing criticism from Hispanic activists and lawmakers, claiming his crackdown methods on illegal immigrants involve racial profiling.
  6. Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio speaks to reporters about his 12th crime-suppression operation during a news conference in Surprise, Arizona October 16, 2009. Earlier this month federal officials took away Arpaio's authority to make immigration arrests in the field. Arpaio had been facing criticism from Hispanic activists and lawmakers, claiming his crackdown methods on illegal immigrants involve racial profiling.

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