from arizona.indymedia.org

Arpaio's latest media stunt has been described as dehumanizing, degrading, barbaric, and worse. During the afternoon of Wednesday, February 4th, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio had about 200 undocumented immigrant inmates marched down a public street to a segregated tent city jail facility. He claims that housing the inmates separately in tents would save money, but has not explained how.

The procession was short, but dozens of protesters demonstrated their opposition nearby. Some inmates responded by raising their fists.

One individual was arrested while leaving. He faces a charge for Class III Criminal Trespassing. He was released later that night but must return to court.

Arpaio has been specifically targeting undocumented immigrants with sweeps and workplace raids. "I expect more arrests," Arpaio said. "I expect to put more tents up." (Associated Press). Recently, continuing media attention has been drawn over a video of a ski-masked Maricopa County Sheriff's officer arresting a mother of two crying kids during Arpaio's latest sweep in Buckeye in early January.

Further media and links:
Parade of Injustice (video)
Immigrants get one camp. But which one is for you?

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