Sheriff Joe simply won’t back down, despite pressure from federal authorities. The Arizona lawman made famous for his tough approach to incarceration took on the challenge of enforcing Arizona’s crackdown on illegal immigration. Under Arpaio’s direction, deputies in Maricopa County have detained and arrested scores of suspected illegal immigrants and undocumented migrant workers. Washington hasn’t taken kindly to Arpaio’s tough tactics in the past, and federal officials have filed suit against him alleging civil rights violations. To what effect? Arpaio continues to discharge his duties with the zeal and vigor for which he has become known.