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Judge Denies End to Federal Oversight of Sheriff’s Office

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. District Judge G. Murray Snow denied Maricopa County’s request to end federal oversight of its sheriff’s office.
Snow said deputies still arrest Latino drivers at higher rates, confirming ongoing racial disparities.
A Berkeley analysis found Hispanic motorists 40% more likely arrested, stopped 30% longer, and 2.5 times more likely searched.
To lift oversight, the sheriff’s office must show continuous full compliance with reforms for three years.

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U.S. District Judge G. Murray Snow denied Maricopa County’s request to end federal oversight of its sheriff’s office.
Snow said deputies still arrest Latino drivers at higher rates, confirming ongoing racial disparities.
A Berkeley analysis found Hispanic motorists 40% more likely arrested, stopped 30% longer, and 2.5 times more likely searched.
To lift oversight, the sheriff’s office must show continuous full compliance with reforms for three years.