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PRESS RELEASE
Jane Sanders Visits Tent City to See Horrific Conditions Firsthand Arpaio Crashes Visit, Refuses to Answer on Abuses
MARCH 15TH, 2016
PHOENIX Jane Sanders on Sunday came to Arizona to meet with families who have been victims of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaios discriminatory and unconstitutional law enforcement practices.
Sanders went with immigrant rights leaders to witness directly the conditions in which people are inhumanely treated in the infamous tent city jail. Planning to view the conditions through the fence, Sanders was surprised when Arpaio came over and told them that they could go inside.
Sanders used the opportunity to question Arpaio about racial profiling and his use of civilians to detain people who are undocumented. She questioned the inhumane treatment of prisoners who have to live outside under temperatures that can reach over 130 degrees., a charge he did not deny, saying they were prisoners. He bragged about removing meat from all their meals and having chain gangs.
A federal court has found that Arpaio relied on racial profiling and illegal detention to target Latinos and immigrants.
What I saw and heard firsthand today by visiting with the families and seeing tent city was very disturbing, Sanders said. Sheriff Arpaio did not even attempt to explain or excuse his inhumane treatment of people of color not that he could. That kind of attitude toward our fellow human beings is completely unacceptable, especially in elected officials and those who would seek public office. We all need to stand up and put an end to these egregious human rights abuses. Today only solidified the need for comprehensive immigration and criminal justice reform I know that as president Bernie would do just that and keep families safe.
After witnessing the jail conditions, Sanders met with the children of immigrant families, including Katherine Figueroa, 15, whose parents were arrested and imprisoned in Arpaios jail just for working to provide for their family. Katherine saw her parents on television in handcuffs as they were arrested by Arpaios officers.
No family should have to endure what these families have, Sanders concluded. Their plight can no longer be ignored.
https://berniesanders.com/press-release/jane-sanders-visits-tent-city-see-horrific-conditions-firsthand-arpaio-crashes-visit-refuses-answer-abuses/
Le Taz Hot
(22,271 posts)Betty Karlson
(7,231 posts)She is a good person, like her amazing husband.
Le Taz Hot
(22,271 posts)nevermind.
Betty Karlson
(7,231 posts)I thought you were referring to Mrs Roosevelt's high-profile, independent role in the White House. (Jane Sanders has said she intends to devote her time to supporting Bernie any way she can.)
senz
(11,945 posts)We don't need "royalty" in the White House. We don't need big, fancy schmoozers. We need real, down-to-earth human beings who care for ALL the people of this country.
Divernan
(15,480 posts)She doesn't sport $1200 dollar hairdo's from Bergdorf's or different jewels and designer outfits every damn day, like HRC. And that is fine by me. It speaks to where her priorities and values are, and the security of her self image.
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)Zorra
(27,670 posts)Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)They're as down-to-earth as they come. No more lofty posers!
BainsBane
(53,074 posts)http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/joe-arpaio-jane-sanders_us_56e75fbde4b0860f99da2b7c
Bassomar
(58 posts)that hillarymen and Hillary women are not sexist, cuz they are going full force against Jane Sanders. I bet tomorrow we will see lots of articles being written on how vile hillarybros are and how hillary should apologize for them, right?
Mbrow
(1,090 posts)Thanks for bring this unacceptable bull shit into the light.
GreatGazoo
(3,937 posts)as usual
Land of Enchantment
(1,217 posts)and I hope she campaigns in all the upcoming states. She is like a secret weapon because of her natural manner people can relate to her.
BernieforPres2016
(3,017 posts)He thinks the typical Trump or Cruz voter will love it and he's probably right.