Resource: GENESEE VALLEY CHAPTER -- TAKING ON THE TOUGHEST SHERIFF

Sheriff Joseph Arpaio of Arizona's Maricopa County prides himself on being "America's Toughest Sheriff." He also is America's most litigious one. He has commenced a score of lawsuits and defended thousands. Most of the latter involve civil rights violations. His record is not good. Examine a recent loss, Doe v. Arpaio, CV 2004-009286 (Super. Ct. Maricopa Co. 2009). The sheriff is opposed to abortion.