Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's department violated the rights of Latinos in its crackdown on illegal immigration, a federal judge says.

PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge ruled Friday that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols, marking the first finding by a court that the agency racially profiles people.

Guam gambling bill flares ongoing fight HAGATNA, Guam (AP) — A bill to tax gambling machines in Guam to pay for hospital operations is flaring up a fight between the attorney general's office, the tax department, machine owners and lawmakers on all sides of the issue. The bill would also tax gross receipts, license fees and income taxes. Sandra Miller, ...

PHOENIX — A federal judge ruled Friday that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols, marking the first finding by a court that the agency racially profiles people.The 142-page decision by U.S. District Judge Murray Snow in Phoenix backs up allegations that Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's critics have made for ...

Wyoming inmate sues again over eagle feathers Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 4:11 pm, Friday, May 24, 2013 (AP) — A Wyoming inmate is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, claiming agency officials improperly delayed for years sending him eagle feathers he needed for Native ...