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Maricopa County misused $226M in compliance funds meant to end racial profiling, spending most on non-compliance items despite ongoing federal oversight.
A 2025 report reveals that Arizona’s Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office misused $226 million in court-ordered compliance funds meant to address racial profiling from former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s immigration enforcement tactics.
From 2014 to 2024, 72% of spending was improperly attributed, with funds used for personnel, vehicles, office renovations, body camera licenses, and an $11,000 golf cart.
Despite $323 million spent so far—projected to reach $352 million by 2026—progress remains uneven, with ongoing issues in oversight, internal affairs backlogs, and accountability.
Federal oversight continues over a decade after a 2013 ruling found systemic discrimination.
El condado de Maricopa usó mal $226M en fondos de cumplimiento destinados a poner fin al perfil racial, gastando la mayoría en artículos de incumplimiento a pesar de la supervisión federal en curso.