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What did the U.S. Department of Justice file against Arpaio for?

  • Financial misconduct

  • Unlawful discriminatory police conduct

  • Bribery

  • Obstruction of justice

Answer

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio for unlawful discriminatory police conduct. The lawsuit alleged that Arpaio and his department engaged in a pattern of unconstitutional policing, including racial profiling, excessive force, and illegal detentions. The case gained national attention and highlighted the issue of racial profiling in law enforcement.
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