AltWeeklies Wire
Strip Searches at Maricopa County Jails Are Under Firenew
The United States Supreme Court has never officially weighed in on whether it's permissible to strip-search arrestees charged with minor crimes, like Michelle Miguel. But plenty of lower courts have — and they agree that the practice is unconstitutional.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
01-12-2010 |
Crime & Justice
Nothing is Sacred in the Wacked Legal World of Joe Arpaio and Andrew Thomasnew
Andrew Thomas and Joe Arpaio increasingly have become addicted to launching investigations against any and all political enemies, real and invented. It's not just about ACLU attorneys, illegal immigrants, electoral opponents, and newspaper publishers anymore.
Phoenix New Times |
Paul Rubin |
12-29-2009 |
Immigration
Why Did a Pregnant Latina, Detained After a Traffic Stop, Have to Give Birth in Shackles?new
Alma Chacon's case raises questions about the use of racial profiling by Maricopa County sheriff's deputies during traffic stops, but, most importantly, sheds light on the mistreatment of unconvicted immigrants inside county jails.
Phoenix New Times |
Valeria Fernández |
10-27-2009 |
Race & Class
Der Furornew
When vice president of the World YWCA compared Israelis to Hitler in a company newsletter, one Phoenix YWCA became a war zone.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
08-15-2005 |
International
Tags: Maricopa County, YWCA
