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Protestors Arrested chanting "No Papers No Fear, Dignity is Finally Here"
July 25, 2012
Even as Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio was on the stand answering questions about allegations of racial profiling, a group of undocumented immigrants gathered to share their stories with the media.In addition to talking about living in Arizona, the group planned to "call for other undocumented immigrants to come out of the shadows."
The protest, which involved some 60 people, spilled out into the street in front of the Sandra Day O'Connor United States Courthouse, 401 W. Washington Street in Phoenix. Dozens of police officers were called to the scene to try and clear the street.
Video from the scene showed officers taking several people into custody and escorting them away in handcuffs. It's not yet clear exactly how many people were detained.
The protest started with four individuals carrying a banner that said “No Papers, No Fear: Sin Papeles y Sin Miedo.”
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We'll Make Arpaio's Job Easy Because We're Not Afraid Anymore
July 24, 2012
I've decided I can't be afraid any more, to fight for my community and my family and against all the laws and against what Arpaio is doing to our community. That's why I've decided to be arrested in our struggle for our community and my family.
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Coming Out at Arpaio's Trial
July 23, 2012
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Photos: Arrested at Arpaio's Trial
July 23, 2012