Judge Blocks Effort to Lift Federal Oversight of Arizona Sheriff’s Office

A federal judge has rejected a bid to end court supervision of Maricopa County sheriff's office over racial profiling concerns.

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September 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Phoenix, United States — A federal judge has denied a request to remove court supervision from Maricopa County’s sheriff’s office, citing ongoing concerns about racial profiling practices.

U.S. District Judge Murray Snow ruled that the county had not demonstrated that the objectives of the court’s orders had been met, including addressing the discriminatory practices that led to the profiling of Hispanics during former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns.

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The ruling came after Maricopa County officials argued that the sheriff’s office no longer engages in racial bias and that recent studies showed improvements in traffic stop practices. However, the judge found the studies lacked sufficient evidence to support the claim, noting discrepancies in the duration of stops between Hispanic and white drivers.

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