Arpaio to Feds: "I'm still going to continue my programs, regardless of whats the feds like or don't like."

Sheriff Joe Arpaio has stated that he will continue to take individuals into custody who he suspects are in violation of United States immigration laws, and intends to drive individuals back to Mexico, rather than turn the individuals over to Federal custody as is required under Federal Law.

Sherrif Arpaio was quoted as saying that “[w]e’ve been doing it for two years and have been very successful, but I guess they don’t like to enforce illegal immigration laws,” “[It] doesn’t make any difference. I’m still going to continue my programs, regardless of what the feds like or don’t like.”