Joe Arpaio to face federal charges over Arizona immigration patrols

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By Associated  Press (1 minute read)

Federal prosecutors say they will file criminal contempt-of-court charges against Sheriff Joe Arpaio for disobeying orders to stop his immigration patrols.

The announcement in federal court Tuesday sets in motion criminal proceedings against the sheriff just as he seeks a seventh term in office.

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A judge previously recommended criminal contempt charges against Arpaio but left it up to federal prosecutors to actually bring the case. READ MORE