Sheriff Joe Arpaio Found Guilty of Criminal Contempt

President Trump ally and immigration hawk Joe Arpaio, former sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, was found guilty of criminal contempt by a federal judge today. His crime stems from his refusal to abide by the judge’s ruling that held his traffic stop policies were discriminatory.

Sheriff Joe will be sentenced on October 5, 2017 and could face up to six months in prison.

Here’s more information from Fox News:

Arpaio’s lawyers argued that the former sheriff did not intend to break the law. The ex-lawman admitted to prolonging his patrols, but then blamed one of his former attorneys for not fully explaining the court order.

However, prosecutors insisted that Arpaio ignored the judge’s orders because the former sheriff was attempting to boost his 2012 campaign.

This is a very sad case. Sheriff Joe may not actually face any jail time. But it’s a shame that a sheriff can’t enforce the immigration laws of our country without invoking the wrath of a federal judge.

Our country has an enormous problem with illegal immigration. The people who come here improperly have no regard for law and order. Taking a soft approach to immigration will never stop the flow of illegals who come into America.

Sheriff Joe will need our prayers as his sentencing hearing approaches.

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