It is very interesting to check out the media coverage, especially video, of the sweeps that took place thursday and friday (likely not continuing today, but we'll see), if only to see how pissed off arpaio is. It is also interesting to hear the discussion of the reasoning behind mesa pd's chief gascon talking about why he responded the way he did to arpaio's sweeps. I plan to comment on that in the future. Also check out the coverage of the people who copwatched.
Sheriff's Sweep Continues in Mesa (video) More videos on the side-bar at this link.
some links a friend sent out about thursday's coverage:
Video from Thursday's sweeps
More videos about the sweeps
Slideshow from AZ Republic, showing migrant arrested
Surprisingly good coverage from Fox 10
Slideshow from East Valley Tribune
New Times slideshow
Text media:
Ringmaster Arpaio a no-show at circus in Mesa
Police many, protesters few on Day 2 of Mesa crackdown
Arpaio statements about Gascón leaks questioned
Gascon praises officers, criticizes sweeps
Sheriff's 'Operation Ghost' sweep in Mesa in 2nd day
Activists asking "Where is Sheriff Joe?"
Sheriff's 'Operation Ghost' sweep in Mesa in 2nd day
Sheriff Joe Wusses Out: Mesa Police Chief George Gascon sends ...
MCSO sweep continues; 14 illegal immigrants found
28 arrested in Mesa sweep
Demonstrations over sweeps in Mesa stay peaceful
Immigrant advocates protest sheriff's crackdown
State, Feds to watch over Arpaio's Mesa sweep
Protestors precede sheriff's Mesa sweeps
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