As there has been much made about the recent protest in Tucson against Sheriff Joe Arpaio, we would like to share a statement that our Co-Chair Isabel Garcia sent to media outlets in response Good afternoon, and thank you for allowing me to respond in writing, as I am presently out of town. As you know, Derechos Humanos, along with 6-7 community groups, called for a protest of Joe Arpaio’s appearance at his book signing at the Barnes and Noble. Because of Maricopa Sheriff’s Arpaio’s outrageous police actions in the communities of Phoenix, as well as his political views surrounding ….Read More
26/07/2008
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The latest wave of sick and perverted hatred from the nativists who seem to control elements of talk radio comes in the form of Jon Justice a wannabe talk show host on 104.1 The Truth, an FM talk station in Tucson Arizona. It began with a rally against Maricopa County Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio stepped up enforcement of Federal Immigration laws while ignoring the real crime occurring in his jusrisdiction. The protestors, with Isabel Garcia of Coalition of Human Rights Arizona in attendance, beat an effigy of Sheriff Joe. Ms Garcia was videotaped picking up the head of the pinata ….Read More
