Sheriff Joe Arpaio Versus The Latino Resistance: A Battle for Justice in America

Driving While Brown: Sheriff Joe Arpaio versus the Latino Resistance

by Terry Greene Sterling

4.6 out of 5

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Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the controversial former sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, has been a lightning rod for controversy throughout his career. His policies, which have been criticized as racist and discriminatory, have led to numerous lawsuits and investigations. In Sheriff Joe Arpaio Versus The Latino Resistance, author Rafael A. Magallán tells the story of how a group of Latino activists fought back against Arpaio's reign of terror.

Magallán, a professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, has spent years researching Arpaio and his policies. In this book, he provides a comprehensive overview of Arpaio's career, from his early days as a deputy sheriff to his election as sheriff in 1992. Magallán also examines the various lawsuits and investigations that have been brought against Arpaio, as well as the impact of his policies on the Latino community.

One of the most disturbing aspects of Arpaio's tenure as sheriff was his use of racial profiling. Arpaio's deputies were instructed to stop and question anyone who they suspected of being undocumented, even if they had not committed any crime. This policy led to widespread discrimination against Latinos, many of whom were stopped and detained without cause. In one case, a group of Latino day laborers were rounded up by Arpaio's deputies and forced to stand in the sun for hours without water or food.

Arpaio's policies also had a devastating impact on the Latino community in Maricopa County. Many Latinos were afraid to leave their homes for fear of being stopped and detained by Arpaio's deputies. This fear created a climate of terror in the Latino community, and it made it difficult for Latinos to access essential services, such as healthcare and education.

In Sheriff Joe Arpaio Versus The Latino Resistance, Magallán tells the story of how a group of Latino activists fought back against Arpaio's reign of terror. These activists, who came from all walks of life, organized protests, filed lawsuits, and lobbied elected officials to hold Arpaio accountable for his actions. Their efforts eventually led to Arpaio's defeat in the 2016 election.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio Versus The Latino Resistance is a powerful and inspiring story of how a community can stand up to tyranny and fight for justice. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the fight for civil rights in America.

Additional Information

• Publisher: University of Arizona Press
• Publication Date: March 2019
• : 9780816534497

Rafael A. Magallán is a professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is the author of several books on Latino politics and history, including All the Flowers Are for the Living and The Last Tortilla: A BFree Download Story.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio is the former sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona. He was elected in 1992 and served for 24 years. Arpaio was a controversial figure throughout his career, and he was criticized for his use of racial profiling and for his harsh treatment of undocumented immigrants.

Driving While Brown: Sheriff Joe Arpaio versus the Latino Resistance

by Terry Greene Sterling

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	13612 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	432 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE