United States of America v. Maricopa, County of et al

Filing 42

OBJECTION re 19 Statement,,,,, by Defendants Joseph M Arpaio, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. (Popolizio, Joseph)

United States of America v. Maricopa, County of et al

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William R. Jones, Jr., Bar #001481 John T. Masterson, Bar #007447 Joseph J. Popolizio, Bar #017434 JONES, SKELTON & HOCHULI, P.L.C. 2901 North Central Avenue, Suite 800 Phoenix, Arizona 85012 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] w j o n e s @ j s h f i r m .c o m [e-mail] [e-mail] Attorneys for Defendants Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and Joseph M. Arpaio UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF ARIZONA United States of America, Plaintiff , v. Maricopa County, Arizona; Maricopa County Sheriff's Office; and Joseph M. Arpaio, in his official capacity as Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, Defendants. Defendants submit their Objections to Plaintiff's Statement of Undisputed Facts. I. Federal Financial assistance from the United States Department of Justice. 1. The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs ("OJP"), NO. CV10-01878-PHX-GMS DEFENDANTS' OBJECTIONS TO PLAINTIFF'S STATEMENT OF UNDISPUTED FACTS IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

Bureau of Justice Assistance ("BJA"), administers federal grants programs that provide funding to state, local, territorial, and tribal criminal justice systems, including law enforcement agencies. Ex. 1 (Finn Declaration ¶ 3). Defendants cannot dispute the facts therein. 2. At all times since September 4, 2008, Defendant Maricopa County

("the County") has been a recipient of BJA grant funds through grant awards that are
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currently open. See Ex. 1 (Finn Declaration ¶¶ 4-9); Ex. 2 (Grant Award No. 2008-DJBX-0500); Ex. 3 (Grant Award No. 2009-SB-B9-2970); Ex. 4 (Grant Award No. 2009BJ-BX-0342). Defendants admit the facts therein. 3. The County received a Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of

$578, 399. Ex. 1 (Finn Declaration ¶ 4); Ex. 2 (Grant Award No. 2008-DJ-BX-0500). This grant had an award date of September 4, 2008, and a grant period through September 30, 2011. Ex. 2 (Grant Award No. 2008-DJ-BX-0500). Defendants admit the facts therein. 4. In applying for the grant described in ¶ 3, Maricopa County stated

that its intent was to provide funds from the award to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office ("MCSO") for law enforcement purposes in the amounts of $21,316 for parcel interdiction and $76,316 for the Maricopa County Neighborhood Narcotics Enforcement Team ("MCNNET"). Ex. 1 (Finn Declaration ¶ 5). Defendants admit the facts therein. 5. The County received a Fiscal Year 2009 Recovery Act Justice

Assistance Grant in the amount of $10,536,695. Ex. 1 (Finn Declaration ¶ 6); Ex. 3 (Grant Award No. 2009-SB-B9-2970). This grant had an award date of August 3, 2009, and a grant period through February 28, 2013. Ex. 3 (Grant Award No. 2009-SB-B92970). Defendants admit the facts therein. 6. In applying for the grant described in ¶ 5, Maricopa County stated

that its intent was to provide funds from the award to MCSO for law enforcement purposes in the amounts of $73,148 for parcel interdiction and $271,292 for the MCNNET. Ex. 1 (Finn Declaration ¶ 7). Defendants admit the facts therein. 7.
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the amount of $2,429,831. Ex. 1 (Finn Declaration ¶ 8); Ex. 4 (Grant Award No. 2009-

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DJ-BX-0342). This grant had an award date of August 21, 2009, and a grant period through September 30, 2012. Ex. 4 (Grant Award No. 2009-DJ-BX-0342). Defendants admit the facts therein. 8. In applying for the grant described in ¶ 7, Maricopa County stated

that its intent was to provide funds from the award to MCSO for law enforcement purposes in the amount of $68,399 for the MCCNET. Ex. 1 (Finn Declaration ¶ 9). Defendants admit the facts therein. 9. The County has received $13,544,925 since September 4, 2008,

through the OJP grants described in ¶¶ 3-8 above. Defendants admit the facts therein. 10. The DOJ Office of Community Oriented Policing Services ("COPS")

advances the practice of community oriented policing in state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. Ex. 5 (Oliphant Declaration ¶ 3). COPS administers grant

programs that fund law enforcement agencies around the United States. Id. Defendants cannot dispute the facts therein. 11. In 2007, MCSO applied for and was awarded a grant of $449,999

from COPS ("COPS grant"). Ex. 5 (Oliphant Declaration ¶ 5); Ex. 6 (COPS grant application); Ex. 7 (COPS grant award letter). Defendants admit the facts therein. 12. The original grant period for this COPS grant was September 1, 2007

to August 31, 2009. Ex. 7 (COPS grant award letter). MCSO requested and received an extension of the grant period to August 31, 2010. Ex. 5 (Oliphant Declaration ¶ 8); Ex. 8 (COPS extension letter). Funds may be drawn down for incurred costs within 90 days after the August 31, 2010, end date of the COPS grant. Ex. 5 (Oliphant Declaration ¶ 8); Ex. 8 (COPS extension letter). Defendants admit the facts therein.

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MCSO has drawn down funds from the COPS grant, and, as of Ex. 5 (Oliphant

September 2, 2010, the COPS grant had a balance of $18,543. Declaration ¶ 9); Ex. 9 (COPS grant funding report). Defendants admit the facts therein. 14.

The DOJ Criminal Division, Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering

Section ("AFMLS") administers the DOJ Equitable Sharing Program. Ex. 10 (Dery Declaration ¶ 3). Through the DOJ Equitable Sharing Program, the Attorney General transfers a share of forfeited property and proceeds to State and local law enforcement agencies that directly participate in an investigation or prosecution that results in a federal forfeiture. Id. Defendants cannot dispute the facts therein. 15. MCSO participates in the DOJ Equitable Sharing Program. Ex. 10

(Dery Declaration ¶¶ 4-11); Ex. 11 (Federal Annual Certification Report for FY 2006-07); Ex. 12 (Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for FY 2007-08); Ex. 13 (Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for FY 2008-09). Defendants admit the facts therein. 16. According to DOJ records, MCSO received $3,726.98 into the

equitable sharing account it maintains for receipt of funds through the DOJ Equitable Sharing Program for its Fiscal Year 2006-07 (from July 1, 2006, to June 30, 2007). Ex. 10 (Dery Declaration ¶ 5); Ex. 14 (AFMLS Detail Distribution Report for 7/1/06 to 6/30/07). Defendants cannot dispute the facts therein. 17. According to DOJ records, MCSO received $156,945.31 into the

equitable sharing account it maintains for receipt of funds through the DOJ Equitable Sharing Program for its Fiscal Year 2007-08 (from July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2008). Ex. 10 (Dery Declaration ¶ 7); Ex. 15 (AFMLS Detail Distribution Report for 7/1/07 to 6/30/08). Defendants cannot dispute the facts therein.
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According to DOJ records, MCSO received $126,813.44 into the

equitable sharing account it maintains for receipt of funds through the DOJ Equitable Sharing Program for its Fiscal Year 2008-09 (from July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009). Ex. 10 (Dery Declaration ¶ 9); Ex. 16 (AFMLS Detail Distribution Report for 7/1/08 to 6/30/09). Defendants cannot dispute the facts therein. 19. According to DOJ records, MCSO received $235,706.50 into the

equitable sharing account it maintains for receipt of funds through the DOJ Equitable Sharing Program for its Fiscal Year 2009-10 (from July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010). Ex. 10 (Dery Declaration ¶ 10); Ex. 17 (AFMLS Detail Distribution Report for 7/1/09 to 6/30/10). Defendants cannot dispute the facts therein. 20. According to DOJ records, MCSO received $31,161.12 into the

equitable sharing account it maintains for receipt of funds through the DOJ Equitable Sharing Program for the first two months of its Fiscal Year 2010-11 to date (from July 1, 2010, to August 31, 2010). Ex. 10 (Dery Declaration ¶ 11); Ex. 18 (AFMLS Detail Distribution Report for 7/1/10 to 8/31/10). Defendants cannot dispute the facts therein. 21. MCSO has received $554,354.35 since July 1, 2006, through the

AFMLS equitable sharing account transactions described in ¶¶ 16-20 above. Defendants admit the facts therein. Contractual Assurance Agreements. 22. OJP grant applications are submitted through an online process. For

each of the OJP awards described in ¶¶ 3, 5, and 7 above, the authorized representative of the County applying for the award viewed the OJP Standard Assurances and certified electronically that the applicant would comply with the requirements listed therein. Ex. 1 (Finn Declaration ¶ 10); Ex. 19 (Electronic receipt of assurances for Grant Award No. 2008-DJ-BX-0500); Ex. 20 (Electronic receipt of assurances for Grant Award No. 20092377719.1

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SB-B9-2970); Ex. 21 (Electronic receipt of assurances for Grant Award No. 2009-DJ-BX0342). Defendants admit the facts therein. 23. By agreeing to the OJP Standard Assurances, the County agreed that

it "hereby assures and certifies compliance with all applicable Federal statutes, regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements..." Ex. 22 (OJP Standard Assurances). Defendants admit the facts therein. Defendants affirmatively assert that its assurance of compliance is only a consent to reasonable administrative searches in the form of compliance reviews that comport with constitutional standards of reasonableness. 24. In addition, by agreeing to the OJP Standard Assurances, the County

"also specifically assure[d] and certifie[d]" that: a. "It will comply with all lawful requirements imposed by the awarding agency, specifically including any applicable regulations, such as 28 C.F.R. [part] 42..." Ex. 22 (OJP Standard Assurances ¶ 4). Part 42 of 28 C.F.R. includes the DOJ Title VI implementing regulations. See 28 C.F.R. §§ 42.101 to 42.112;

Defendants admit the facts therein. b. "It will give the awarding agency or the General Accounting Office, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all paper or electronic records related to the financial assistance." Ex. 22 (OJP Standard Assurances ¶ 3); and

Defendants admit the facts therein. c. "It will comply (and will require any subgrantees or contractors to comply) with any applicable statutorily-imposed nondiscrimination requirements..." Id. ¶ 6.

Defendants admit the facts therein. Defendants affirmatively assert that its assurance of compliance is only a consent to reasonable administrative searches in the form of compliance reviews that comport with constitutional standards of reasonableness.

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COPS grant applications are submitted through an online process.

Ex. 5 (Oliphant Declaration ¶ 4). That process requires grant applicants, such as MCSO, to review COPS Assurances before submitting an application. Id. Defendants admit the facts therein. 26. By submitting the application for its COPS grant, MCSO assured

"the COPS Office that you have read, understand, and agree, if awarded, to abide by the grant terms and conditions as outlined in the Assurances and Certifications." Id. Ex. 6 (COPS grant application, at 10). MCSO further assured that the applicant will keep a signed hard copy of the Assurances. Ex. 5 (Oliphant Declaration ¶ 4); Ex. 6 (COPS grant application, at 10). Defendants admit the facts therein. 27. In order to receive the COPS grant, MCSO, through Sheriff Joseph

M. Arpaio, submitted the signed award document to COPS. Ex. 5 (Oliphant Declaration ¶ 6); Ex. 23 (COPS signed award document). In so doing, MCSO agreed to comply with the Grant Terms and Special Conditions, which are located on the back of the award document. Ex. 5 (Oliphant Declaration ¶ 6); Ex. 23 (COPS signed award document). Paragraph 5 of the Grant Terms and Special Conditions requires that the grantee acknowledge its agreement to abide by the COPS Assurances presented to the grantee in the award application process. Ex. 5 (Oliphant Declaration ¶ 6); Ex. 23 (COPS signed award document ¶ 5). Defendants admit the facts therein. Defendants affirmatively assert that its assurance of compliance is only a consent to reasonable administrative searches in the form of compliance reviews that comport with constitutional standards of reasonableness. 28. In agreeing to abide by the COPS Assurances, MCSO agreed that "it

will comply with all legal and administrative requirements that govern the applicant for acceptance and use of federal grant funds." Ex. 24 (COPS Assurances.) Defendants admit the facts therein. Defendants affirmatively assert
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that its assurance of compliance is only a consent to reasonable administrative searches in the form of compliance reviews that comport with constitutional standards of reasonableness. 29. In addition, in agreeing to abide by the COPS Assurances, MCSO

further agreed that "[i]n particular, the applicant assures us" that: a. "It will give the Department of Justice or the Comptroller General access to and the right to examine records and documents related to the grant." Id. ¶ 5;

Defendants admit the facts therein. b. "It will comply with all requirements imposed by the Department of Justice as a condition or administrative requirement of the grant...and with all other applicable program requirements, laws, orders, regulations, or circulars." Id. ¶ 6; and

Defendants admit the facts therein. c. "It will not, on the grounds of race, ...national origin, [or other protected grounds]...subject any person to discrimination in connection with any programs or activities funded in whole or in part with federal funds," as required by the civil rights requirements found in Title VI and 28 C.F.R. Part 42. Id. ¶ 8.

Defendants admit the facts therein. Defendants affirmatively assert that its assurance of compliance is only a consent to reasonable administrative searches in the form of compliance reviews that comport with constitutional standards of reasonableness. 30. In order to participate in the DOJ Equitable Sharing Program, law

enforcement agencies must annually complete an Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification form, and submit a signed affidavit. Ex. 10 (Dery Declaration ¶ 3). The signed affidavit is submitted to DOJ by facsimile from the certifying law enforcement agency. Id. Defendants admit the facts therein. 31. MCSO submitted a combined Equitable Sharing Agreement and

affidavit, signed by MCSO and the County through their authorized representatives on July 25, 2006, and August 16, 2006, respectively, with a certification period ending
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September 30, 2008. Ex. 10 (Dery Declaration ¶¶ 12-13); Ex. 25 (AFMLS Equitable Sharing Agreement and affidavit). The Equitable Sharing Agreement was accompanied by instructions providing that agencies that receive financial assistance from DOJ are subject to Title VI and "are required to permit DOJ investigators access to records and any other sources of information as may be necessary to determine compliance with civil rights laws." Ex. 10 (Dery Declaration ¶ 14); Ex. 26 (AFMLS Instructions). The affidavit certified that MCSO "is in compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of [Title VI] and [its] Department of Justice implementing regulations." Ex. 25 (AFMLS Equitable Sharing Agreement and affidavit). Defendants admit the facts therein. Defendants affirmatively assert that its assurance of compliance is only a consent to reasonable administrative searches in the form of compliance reviews that comport with constitutional standards of reasonableness. 32. MCSO submitted an affidavit, signed by MCSO and the County

through their authorized representatives, following the conclusion of its Fiscal Year 200708. Ex. 10 (Dery Declaration ¶ 15); Ex. 27 (AFMLS Affidavit for FY 2007-08). In signing this affidavit, MCSO certified through Fiscal Year 2008-09 that it "is in compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of [Title VI] and [its] Department of Justice implementing regulations." Ex. 10 (Dery Declaration ¶ 15) Ex. 27 (AFMLS Affidavit for FY 2007-08). Defendants admit the facts therein. 33. MCSO submitted an affidavit, signed by MCSO and the County

through their authorized representative, following the conclusion of its Fiscal Year 200809. Ex. 10 (Dery Declaration ¶ 16); Ex. 28 (AFMLS Affidavit for FY 2008-09). In signing this affidavit, MCSO certified through Fiscal Year 2009-10 that it "is in compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of [Title VI] and[its] Department of Justice implementing regulations." Ex. 10 (Dery Declaration ¶ 16); Ex. 28 (AFMLS Affidavit for FY 2008-09).
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Defendants admit the facts therein. The United States' requests for access to sources of information. 34. On March 10, 2009, the United States notified Defendants that DOJ

was opening an investigation of MCSO regarding alleged discrimination in violation of the prohibition on national origin discrimination in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d ("Title VI"); the pattern or practice provisions of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. § 3789d; and the pattern or practice provisions of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 42 U.S.C. § 14141. See Ex. 29 (Letter from King to Arpaio of 3/10/09). The United States informed Defendants that the investigation would focus on allegations of national origin discrimination in MCSO's police practices and jail operations. See id.; Ex. 31 (letter from Cutlar to McCormick of 3/25/09); Ex. 32 (Letter from Friedlander to McCormick of 3/25/09). As to Paragraph 34, Defendants deny this Paragraph. Defendants

assert that Exhibit 29 states that Plaintiff's "investigation will focus on alleged patterns or practices of discriminatory police practices and unconstitutional searches and seizures conducted by the MCSO, and on allegations of national origin discrimination, including failure to provide meaningful access to MCSO services for limited English proficient (LEP) individuals." Defendants further assert that

Exhibit 31 relates to "additional details regarding those aspects of our investigation related to the prohibitions against national origin discrimination." The document refers to neither police practices nor jail operations. Defendants further assert that Exhibit 32 clearly sets forth a narrow and specific "investigation of a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of national origin (Hispanic) by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) and the operation of its jail facilities" (Exhibit 32), and further narrows the focus of the investigation by the DOJ by stating that "the Complaint alleges that the MCSO lacks a language assistance policy for limited English proficient (LEP) inmates as set forth in DOJ's LEP Recipient Guidance
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Document (enclosed) and also has an English-only policy in its jails that discriminates against LEP inmates." Exhibit 32 continues to describe alleged

deficiencies in the LEP program and includes an allegation that the MCSO jail visitation policy "discriminates on the basis of national origin and limited English proficiency." The narrow scope of the investigation that is set forth in Exhibit 32 is specifically limited by this Exhibit, and says nothing about other police practices or jail operations. 35. On March 13, 2009, the United States conferred with Defendants'

counsel by telephone and outlined the nature of the investigation. Ex. 30 (Email from McCormick to Weiss of 3/13/09). As to Paragraph 35, Defendants deny this Paragraph. Defendants

assert that Exhibit 30 only represents that McCormick and Weiss spoke on March 13, 2009. There is no reference to an outline of "the nature of the investigation." 36. On March 25, 2009, the United States supplied Defendants with its

First Request for Documents and Information ("First Request"). Ex. 31 (Letter from Cutlar to McCormick of 3/25/09); Ex. 32 (Letter from Friedlander to McCormick of 3/25/09); Ex. 33 (First Request). Defendants admit the facts therein. Defendants further assert,

however, that Plaintiff's First Request for Documents and Information was clearly limited by the language in Exhibit 31 and, more specifically, Exhibit 32, as outlined in Defendants' Response to Paragraph 34 above. As noted in Exhibit 31, which was attached to Plaintiff's First Request for Documents and Information, and by Exhibit 32, which Plaintiff contends "provides additional details regarding those aspects of our investigation related to the prohibitions against national origin discrimination," Plaintiff's investigation was specifically limited to "an investigation of a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of national origin (Hispanic) by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) in the operation of its jail facilities.
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limited English proficient (LEP) inmates, with a further inquiry into the MCSO jail visitation policy." Nothing in Exhibits 31 or 32 refer to any investigations into MCSO police practices or overall jail operations. 37. The First Request consists of fifty-one requests for documents related

to DOJ's investigation of discriminatory police practices and jail operations. Ex. 33 (First Request). As to Paragraph 37, Defendants deny this Paragraph. As stated above in Defendants' Responses to Paragraphs 34, 35 and 36, Plaintiff's First Request for Documents and Information was specifically limited by Plaintiff as stated in Exhibits 31 and 32. Those documents do not refer to discriminatory police practices or overall jail operations. 38. The First Request sought documents covering the time period from

January 1, 2008, to the date of production for most of the requested documents, and January 1, 2007, for a smaller set of the requested documents. Id. Defendants were and remain recipients of federal financial assistance at all times during the period from January 1, 2007, to the present. See supra ¶¶ 1-21. Defendants admit the facts therein. 39. The First Request is divided into six categories relevant to DOJ's

investigation: (a) Organizational Structure and General Information; (b) Policies, Procedures, and Related Materials; (c) Training; (d) Incident Reports, Complaints, and Investigations; (e) Accountability; and (f) Limited English Proficiency. Ex. 33 (First Request). As to Paragraph 39, Defendants deny this Paragraph. Defendants

contend that Plaintiff's exhibits support the fact that Plaintiff's requests were not relevant to the asserted basis for the investigation (and as limited by Exhibits 31 and 32) as defined by Plaintiff. In addition, even if, as stated in Paragraph 34 of

Plaintiff's Statement of Undisputed Facts, that Plaintiff asserts that "the investigation would focus on allegations of national origin discrimination in MCSO's
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police practices and jail operations," Plaintiff's initial request went well beyond a reasonable administrative search that comports with constitutional standards of reasonableness. Defendants also affirmatively assert that Plaintiff's requests were substantially overbroad and burdensome. In any event, Plaintiff's investigation, by its own admission, was limited by Exhibits 31 and 32. 40. The First Request was also accompanied by a letter providing more

detail about the aspect of the national origin discrimination investigation pertaining to provision of services to limited English proficient ("LEP") individuals housed in MCSO jail facilities. Ex. 32 (Letter from Friedlander to McCormick of 3/25/09). As to Paragraph 40, Defendants admit that Exhibit 32 provides further information about the aspects of the investigation, and, in fact substantially limits the investigation, but further assert that the access, documents, and other information sought by Plaintiff in its request go well beyond the bounds of the alleged "complaint" cited in, and limited by, Exhibit 32. The requests are

unreasonable, overbroad and do not comport with constitutional standards of reasonableness. 41. Representatives of the United States and Defendants met in Phoenix,

Arizona on April 30, 2009, to discuss the United States' investigation. Ex. 44 (Letter from Driscoll to Holder of 5/29/09, at 2). The United States explained that its

investigation of MCSO would involve extensive document review, tours of MCSO facilities, and interviews with MCSO staff and jail inmates. See id. As to Paragraph 41, Defendants admit that representatives of the United States and Defendants met in Phoenix on April 30, 2009, to discuss the United States' investigation. Exhibit 44, the letter cited in Plaintiff's Paragraph 41, also notes then-counsel Robert N. Driscoll's concern with alleged ethical and discovery abuses by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice in supposedly "independent" investigations. At page 5 of the Driscoll letter, thencounsel makes it clear that there will be no further response to requests from DOJ or
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DHS "until appropriate assurances are made that negotiations with DOJ are not rendered irrelevant by DOJ's surreptitious use of ICE and DHS to contravene any agreements that are reached." In addition, despite Plaintiff's repeated assertions that its investigation is based on numerous, yet unnamed, "complaints," page 7 of Exhibit 44 notes that "the Civil Rights Division Deputy assigned to the case acknowledged that `media reports' provided the basis for the investigation and that the Department was not yet in possession of facts that would establish a Constitutional violation." 42. At the April 30, 2009, meeting and in subsequent correspondence, the

United States offered to provide financial and logistical assistance to MCSO in complying with the First Request. Ex. 34 (Email from Jung to McCormick of 5/5/09); Ex. 36 (Email from Jung to McCormick of 5/6/09); Ex. 37 (Email from Jung to Liddy of 5/20/09). These offers were declined, see Ex. 35 (Email from McCormick to Jung of 5/6/09); Ex. 38 (Second email from McCormick to Jung of 5/6/09), or received no response. As to Paragraph 42, Defendants admit that at one time Plaintiff agreed to "split the costs" of copying documents (see Exhibit 34) and at another time "to pay for" copying of documents to be produced (Exhibit 37). Defendants explained to Plaintiff "that some of the requested documents contained legally protected criminal justice information" and that "MCSO would prefer to complete the redaction, bates stamping, and copying process using MCSO personnel." (Exhibit 37). 43. On May 6, 2009, Defendants advised the United States that

"[b]arring unforeseeable circumstances, MCSO will begin producing documents within two or three weeks." Ex. 38 (Second email from McCormick to Jung of 5/6/09). Defendants admit the facts therein. 44. On May 12, 2009, MCSO provided the United States with eleven

pages of documents that MCSO identified as being partially responsive to three of the fifty-one requests in the First Request. Ex. 39 (Letter from McCormick to Jung of 5/12/09). In the same letter, MCSO stated: "As we agreed, MCSO will further respond to
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the DOJ's First Request once MCSO has completed installation and training on the IPRO system [a litigation support system]." Id. at 2. As to Paragraph 44, Defendants assert that they provided to Plaintiff responses to Requests No. 17, 45, and 47 and explained further responses would be forthcoming. 45. On May 12, May 19, May 20, and May 27, 2009, the Division

contacted MCSO representatives seeking information regarding the remaining document production. See Ex. 40 (Email from Jung to McCormick of 5/12/09); Ex. 41 (Email from Jung to McCormick of 5/19/09); Ex. 37 (Email from Jung to Liddy of 5/20/09); Ex. 42 (Email from Jung to McCormick of 5/27/09). As to Paragraph 45, Defendants deny this Paragraph. Defendants

assert that Exhibits 40 and 41 pertain to one "blank citation form" that was missing and that the concern about the one missing form was addressed by Defendants. 46. In response to these requests, MCSO advised that it was "continuing

to work on these discovery issues with key personnel at the MCSO and counsel." Ex. 43 (Email from Liddy to Jung of 5/20/09). As to Paragraph 46, Defendants admit that Plaintiff made an inquiry concerning document production and, again, about one blank citation form. Defendants advised that they were working on the discovery issues with personnel and counsel. 47. On May 29, 2009, MCSO informed the United States, by letter to the

Attorney General, that it would not cooperate with DOJ's investigation and would "not respond to any document requests from DOJ." Ex. 44 (Letter from Driscoll to Holder of 5/29/09, at 4). As to Paragraph 47, Defendants assert that Exhibit 44, the letter cited in Plaintiff's Paragraph 41, also notes then-counsel Robert N. Driscoll's concern with alleged ethical and discovery abuses by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice in supposedly "independent" investigations. At page 5 of
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the Driscoll letter, then-counsel makes it clear that there will be no further response to requests from DOJ or DHS "until appropriate assurances are made that negotiations with DOJ are not rendered irrelevant by DOJ's surreptitious use of ICE and DHS to contravene any agreements that are reached." In addition, despite Plaintiff's repeated assertions that its investigation is based on numerous, yet unnamed, "complaints," page 7 of Exhibit 44 notes that "the Civil Rights Division Deputy assigned to the case acknowledged that `media reports' provided the basis for the investigation and that the Department was not yet in possession of facts that would establish a Constitutional violation." 48. On June 22, 2009, MCSO reiterated its refusal to produce any

documents or to make any of its staff available for interviews. Ex. 45 (Letter from Cutlar to Driscoll of 6/22/09). The United States urged MCSO to reconsider its position, and explained: "[I]n conducting our investigation we will consider all relevant information, particularly the efforts MCSO has undertaken to ensure compliance with federal law. It would clearly facilitate our consideration of such information for your client to provide responses to our document request and allow us to speak with MCSO deputies. However, irrespective of your client's unwillingness to provide information about its operations, our investigation will proceed. You acknowledged this fact and informed us that you had already advised your client accordingly regarding the `risks' associated with its current position, including the possibility of litigation." Id. at 1. As to Paragraph 48, Defendants admit that Exhibit 45 confirms the existence of Exhibit 44, the letter cited in Plaintiff's Paragraph 41, and notes thencounsel Robert N. Driscoll's concern with alleged ethical and discovery abuses by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice in supposedly "independent" investigations. At page 5 of the Driscoll letter, then-counsel makes it clear that there will be no further response to requests from DOJ or DHS "until appropriate assurances are made that negotiations with DOJ are not rendered irrelevant by DOJ's surreptitious use of ICE and DHS to contravene any agreements
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that are reached."

In addition, despite Plaintiff's repeated assertions that its

investigation is based on numerous, yet unnamed, "complaints," page 7 of Exhibit 44 notes that "the Civil Rights Division Deputy assigned to the case acknowledged that `media reports' provided the basis for the investigation and that the Department was not yet in possession of facts that would establish a Constitutional violation." 49. On July 7, 2009, Defendant Arpaio held a press conference and

announced that MCSO would not cooperate with the United States' investigation, either by providing documents or permitting interviews with personnel. Ex. 46 (Press Release, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Washington D.C. Attorney for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Says U.S. Department of Justice's Investigation is not Grounded in Facts (July 7, 2009)); Ex. 47 (Sandra Haros & Brandon Donahoo, Arpaio Done Cooperating with DOJ, KTAR.com, July 7, 2009, at http://www.ktar.com/?nid=6&sid=1187069); Ex. 48 (Arpaio to DOJ: Don't Pick on Me, KPHO.com, July 8, 2009, at

http://www.kpho.com/politics/19991075/detail.html). As to Paragraph 49, Defendants deny that Sheriff Arpaio "held a press conference and announced that MCSO would not cooperate with the United States' investigation, either by providing documents or permitting interviews with personnel." Rather, Exhibits 46, 47 and 48 note that Defendants, through former counsel, requested that the DOJ's Office of Professional Responsibility investigate "what appears to be a politically motivated investigation alleging the use of racial profiling by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office." Other allegations of unethical conduct by the DOJ are set forth in Exhibits 46, 47 and 48. Defendants also assert that the DOJ had failed to respond to Defendants' concerns and questions concerning allegations of unethical and politically motivated investigations of Defendants. 50. On August 6, 2009, the United States again requested that MCSO

voluntarily cooperate with its investigation. Ex. 49 (Letter from Cutlar to Driscoll of 8/6/09).
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As to Paragraph 50, Defendants admit that Plaintiff sent a letter to former counsel on August 6, 2009. Defendants affirmatively assert that the letter makes it clear that the DOJ is, again, refusing to address issues and concerns referenced in previous correspondence and emails between Plaintiff, Defendants and counsel, refusing to identify the relevance of certain requested information and/or identify or provide information with respect to alleged "complaints" supposedly received by the DOJ. Rather, the letter makes clear the unreasonable and

unconstitutional overreaching requests for information and access sought by Plaintiff. 51. On August 12, 2009, MCSO advised that it was preparing a "position

paper...relating to the limited English proficiency (LEP) policy in the jails." Ex. 50 (Email from Sierra to Cutlar of 8/12/09). The United States' investigation of national origin discrimination is not limited to concerns regarding the LEP policy in MCSO's jails, and includes allegations of discrimination in MCSO police practices and jail operations. Ex. 29 (Letter from King to Arpaio of 3/10/09); Ex. 31 (Letter from Cutlar to McCormick of 3/25/09); Ex. 32 (Letter from Friedlander to McCormick of 3/25/09); Ex. 33 (First Request). As to Paragraph 51, Defendants admit that Plaintiff was informed through counsel that MCSO was working on a position paper related to LEP policy in the jails. Defendants cannot take a position on whether the "United States' investigation of national origin discrimination is not limited to concerns regarding the LEP policy in MCSO's jails, and includes allegations of discrimination in MCSO police practices and jail operations," since the United States has made every effort to conceal the alleged "complaints" it has received and to withhold information from Defendants concerning any specific areas of concern in its continuing efforts to conduct an unreasonable, overbroad, and unconstitutional siege of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
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MCSO stated that it expected to provide this position paper by "the

first week of October" and asked the United States to "[p]lease confirm that this timeline is acceptable to you." Ex. 50 (Email from Sierra to Cutlar of 8/12/09). MCSO did not agree to provide access to documents, staff, or facilities. Id. As to Paragraph 52, Defendants admit that it expected the position paper to be provided in October. Defendants further assert that at this time, the DOJ had still not responded to any of the questions and concerns expressed by Defendants and counsel to Plaintiff (Exhibit 44). 53. The United States responded the next day that the delay until October

2009 for position paper was troubling. Ex. 51 (Email from Cutlar to Driscoll of 8/13/09). The United States also repeated its request for access to MCSO documents and staff by a date certain. Id. As to Paragraph 53, Defendants admit that the United States is troubled. Defendants further assert that the DOJ had still failed to address any questions and concerns expressed by Defendants and counsel to Plaintiff (Exhibit 44). 54. MCSO replied with regard to the position paper that "the October

time frame was one we are sure [we] can meet." Ex. 52 (Email from Driscoll to Cutlar of 8/13/09). With regard to the restated request for access to documents and staff, MCSO deferred discussion of those requests until after it prepared its position paper. Id. MCSO reiterated its refusal as stated in May 2009 to cooperate with the United States' investigation as to all "non-LEP issues." Id. As to Paragraph 54, Defendants admit that, at that time, they felt that "the October time frame was one we are sure we can meet..." Defendants further assert that as to other documents and witnesses related to LEP issues, Defendants advised that they would address any concerns by Plaintiff concerning documents and witnesses which might address such concerns. Defendants further advised Plaintiff that as to other issues addressed, Defendants could not respond in that the DOJ "has
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declined to explain in any meaningful way what it is investigating." Defendants also advised that they had received no response from the DOJ to concerns expressed in former counsel's letter to Attorney General Holder (Exhibit 44). 55. By letter sent the next day, the United States advised that it did not

agree to MCSO's proposed timeframe: "Given the MCSO's failure to comply with the prior agreed upon timeline and its failure to provide us with access to documents and persons with relevant information, we cannot agree to a further extension until October [2009]. We respectfully request that the MCSO submit its position statement and answers to the questions no later than August 21, [2009,] and that we be allowed access to MCSO facilities to review documents and interview MCSO personnel and inmates as soon as possible." Ex. 53 (Letter from Friedlander to Driscoll of 8/14/09, at 1-2). As to Paragraph 55, Defendants admit that Plaintiff did not "agree to a further extension until October." Defendants further admit that Plaintiff requested the position paper and answers to questions no later than August 21 and that the DOJ be allowed access to MCSO facilities to review documents and interview MCSO personnel and inmates as soon as possible. Defendants further assert that Plaintiff continued to request access to documents from persons with "relevant information," but failed to provide any guidance or information as to what was "relevant." Plaintiff had still not responded to questions and concerns expressed by former defense counsel (Exhibit 44). 56. MCSO advised the United States on November 10, 2009, that it

expected to produce the position paper in "mid-December" 2009. Ex. 54 (Email from Sierra to Friedlander of 11/10/99). As to Paragraph 56, Defendants admit that they expected to produce the referenced position paper in mid-December 2009. Defendants also assert that they explained their limited resources and that they were at the same time involved in significant issues surrounding the Department of Homeland Security's 287(g) Memorandum of Agreement.
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57.

MCSO produced its position paper on June 14, 2010, nearly fifteen

months after it was first requested in March 2009. Ex. 55 (Letter from Gill to Kappelhoff of 6/14/10). As to Paragraph 57, Defendants admit that it produced its position paper on June 14, 2010. 58. The June 2010 position paper addressed only the allegations

regarding the LEP policy in MCSO's jails, and did not contain any information relating to the United States' investigation of national origin discrimination in MCSO police practices. Id. As to Paragraph 58, Defendants admit that the June 2010 position paper addressed issues regarding the LEP policy in MCSO jails. Defendants assert that Plaintiff had still not responded to questions and concerns expressed to the United States and the DOJ concerning its purported allegations and investigation and did not provide any information concerning the relevancy of requested access and information. Defendants further assert that they responded to Plaintiff's

investigation as specifically limited by Plaintiff in Exhibits 31 and 32. 59. The June 2010 position paper attached 85 exhibits consisting of

approximately 800 pages of documents regarding MCSO's jail practices. Id. at 53. These documents were fully responsive of two of the fifty-one requests in the First Request. Ex. 62 (Email from Preston to Driscoll of 8/20/10); see also Ex. 56 (Letter from Perez to Driscoll of 8/3/10, at 2 n.2). As to Paragraph 59, Defendants agree that Plaintiff admits that it received documents that were fully responsive to requests numbered 46 and 48 in the original Request for Information. Defendants also note that Plaintiff admits that it received, through another source, responses to Requests 6, 8, 12, 14, and 29. 60. On August 3, 2010, the United States notified Defendants that MCSO

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Rights Division...Absent MCSO's voluntary cooperation with this investigation within two weeks ­ by August 17, 2010 ­ the Department will file a Title VI civil action to compel access to the requested documents, facilities, and personnel." Ex. 56 (Letter from Perez to Driscoll of 8/13/10, at 1). As to Paragraph 60, Defendants admit that the United States threatened Defendants with a civil action by letter dated August 3, 2010. Defendants further assert that by this date Plaintiff had still not responded to questions and concerns expressed by Defendants (Exhibit 44) and failed to explain, define, or identify specific issues of concern or relevancy which would provide Defendants an ability to make informed decisions concerning reasonableness, relevancy, access and further document requests. 61. In its response on August 5, MCSO raised objections to a finding of

noncompliance with Title VI, and requested "an opportunity to meet and confer in order to identify what shortcomings the [Civil Rights] Division believes exists" in MCSO's response to the investigation. Ex. 57 (Letter from Driscoll to Perez of 8/5/2010, at 4). As to Paragraph 61, Defendants assert that Exhibit 57 identifies previously expressed concerns and questions by Defendants concerning Plaintiff's "investigations" and advises that MCSO "has fully cooperated with COR's Title VI investigation and stands ready to provide further assistance." The Exhibit further asserts MCSO's commitment to cooperation going forward. The Exhibit further discusses Plaintiff's threat to bring federal suit as being premature and states that MCSO "stands ready and willing to meet and confer with the Division to address any concerns that the Division might have with regard to MCSO's cooperation and production of documents related to investigation of the complaint that forms the basis of the Title VI investigation. The Exhibit further identifies issues in dispute concerning the difference between the DOJ's Title VI investigation and a Section 14141 investigation.
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On August 12, 2010, the United States agreed to MCSO's request for

a meet-and-confer to determine whether litigation could be avoided, and advised that litigation would follow "unless MCSO provides the complete cooperation outlined herein." Ex. 58 (Letter from Perez to Driscoll of 8/12/10, at 3). The United States explained that it expected MCSO to provide access to all pertinent sources of information that the United States had requested: "MCSO cannot contend that it is voluntarily complying with the Department's investigation by choosing a selective portion of the investigation as to which it will provide a partial and dilatory response, while steadfastly continuing to refuse to produce the vast majority of the requested documents or to permit access to any relevant facilities or personnel." Id. at 2. As to Paragraph 62, Defendants admit that the United States agreed to a "meet and confer" and reiterated its threat of civil litigation. Defendants also assert that to this date Plaintiff had refused to address questions and concerns conveyed in Exhibit 44 and failed to identify "relevant" or "pertinent" areas of inquiry or to provide any information concerning specific alleged "complaints" which would allow Defendants to make informed decisions concerning

reasonableness, relevancy and/or pertinence and thus to respond to Plaintiff's unreasonable, overly burdensome and unconstitutional request for information and access. 63. On August 12, 2010, Maricopa County acknowledged that as

recipients of federal financial assistance, Defendants were obligated to cooperate with the United States' investigation. Ex. 59 (Letter from Irvine to Perez of 8/12/10). As to Paragraph 63, Defendants deny this Paragraph. Exhibit 59 is a letter from counsel for another Defendant to this litigation and is not relevant to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment. Defendants object to Exhibit 59 as it is irrelevant and hearsay. The document lacks foundation and is not an admission as to these Defendants.
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On the same day, County Manager David R. Smith instructed

Defendant Arpaio to cooperate with the United States' investigation: "My letter is direction to MCSO, as a sub-recipient through Maricopa County of Title VI funds, to fully cooperate in any DOJ Title VI inquiry, and to not expand any public monies resisting the DOJ's Title VI inquiry in any way. In addition, you should have the August 5, 2010 Driscoll letter rescinded and, in its place, provide the DOJ contractual assurances, signed by the appropriate MCSO representatives, that MCSO will fully cooperate in the DOJ's Title VI inquiry." Ex. 60 (Letter from Smith to Arpaio of 8/12/10, at 1). As to Paragraph 64, Defendants admit the contents of the letter which is Exhibit 60. Defendants object to the letter as being irrelevant and hearsay. Exhibit 60 lacks foundation and is not an admission by these Defendants. 65. MCSO responded to the County on August 13, 2010, and refused to

comply with the County's instruction. Ex. 61 (Letter from Driscoll to Smith of 8/13/10). As to Paragraph 65, Defendants assert that former counsel advised the County Manager that "[t]he MCSO has responded to DOJ's requests...and stands ready to respond further should more requests on LEP issues be forthcoming. Defendants, through counsel, further informed the County Manager that "MCSO is in the process of working with DOJ to clarify what police practices issues DOJ thinks implicate the issue of national origin discrimination and what complaints it has received in this regard that it desires to investigate under Title VI." It should further be noted that at this time the United States and/or DOJ had not responded to concerns and questions expressed in Exhibit 44 and had failed to identify specific areas of relevancy or specific "complaints" allegedly received by DOJ in order that Defendants could make informed decisions concerning reasonableness, relevancy, constitutionality, and the requests for access and information. Defendants further object to Exhibit 61 as irrelevant. 66. On August 20, 2010, in advance of the meet-and-confer, the United
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position paper to be fully responsive of two of the fifty-one requests in the First Request, and that it considered documents requested of MCSO in the related litigation captioned Melendres v. Arpaio, No. 2:07-cv-02513-PHX-GMS (D. Ariz.), to be coextensive with five additional requests. Ex. 62 (Email from Preston to Driscoll of 8/20/10). The United States reiterated that it considered the remaining forty-four requests to still be entirely outstanding, and also advised MCSO that the United States intended to secure MCSO's agreement at the meet-and-confer to permit access to MCSO's staff and facilities. Id. As to Paragraph 66, Defendants admit that the United States confirmed that it had received documents fully responsive to seven of its requests for information. Defendants further assert that Plaintiff had still failed to respond to concerns and questions expressed in Exhibit 44 and had failed to identify specific areas of relevancy or specific "complaints" allegedly received by DOJ in order that Defendants could make informed decisions concerning reasonableness, relevancy, constitutionality, and the requests for access and information. 67. The afternoon before the meet-and-confer, MCSO asked that the

United States disclose the specific underlying complaints or complainants who may have alleged national origin discrimination. Ex. 63 (Email from Driscoll to Preston of 8/23/10). As to Paragraph 67, Defendants admit that MCSO, through former counsel, asked the United States to disclose specific underlying complaints alleging national origin discrimination. Former counsel thoroughly explained the reasons for such a request and note that "[i]t is these complaints that would define the proper scope of a Title VI inquiry." In addition, counsel also noted that "in order to discuss the appropriate scope of DOJ's document request under Title VI, we need to know what allegations are being investigated." 68. The United States responded the same day that there was no

requirement that any specific complaint be communicated to MCSO. Ex. 64 (Email from Preston to Driscoll of 8/23/10).
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discrimination related to jail operations and police practices, including, inter alia, stops, searches, uses of force, detention, arrests, and other police practices." Id. As to Paragraph 68, Defendants admit that Plaintiff refused to provide any information concerning specific complaints and continued to refuse to address the questions and concerns expressed in Exhibit 44 and failed to provide any basis at all for Defendants to address questions of reasonableness and relevancy and make informed decisions concerning Plaintiff's request for access and documents. Defendants further note that while Exhibit 64 states that Plaintiff's investigation "is in fact based in part (emphasis added) on numerous credible and specific allegations of national origin discrimination related to jail operations and police practices, including, inter alia, stops, searches, uses of force, detention, arrests, and other police practices," Plaintiff again refused to provide any specific information which would allow Defendants to make informed decisions concerning reasonableness, relevancy, constitutionality, and the requests for access and information. In addition (and contrary to Plaintiff's assertions of "numerous credible and specific allegations"), and as noted in Exhibit 44, at page 7, "the Civil Rights Division Deputy assigned to the case acknowledged that `media reports' provided the basis for the investigation and that the Department was not yet in possession of the facts that would establish a Constitutional violation." 69. More than a year earlier, the United States had explained, in response

to the same request from MCSO, that there was no obligation to identify specific complainants or allegations of discrimination. Ex. 49 (Letter from Cutlar to Driscoll of 8/6/09). As to Paragraph 69, Defendants admit that the United States had refused for over a year to provide information pertaining to the basis of their investigation and any purported "complaints." In fact, Exhibit 49, in paragraph 3, leads the reader to believe that the United States Department of Justice has no idea what it is looking for and "cannot identify the specific MCSO policies and practices,
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if any, that may be relevant to whatever we may find." 70. Also on the afternoon before the meet-and-confer, the MCSO

asserted that certain of the United States' document requests did not relate to any Title VI issues. Ex. 63 (Email from Driscoll to Preston of 8/23/10). MCSO specified only one such request (Request No. 16) out of fifty-one requests for documents in the First Request. Id. As to Paragraph 70, Defendants admit that, as one example, MCSO, through counsel, noted that a certain request did not appear to relate to national origin discrimination. Defendants assert that said assertion was made as just that, an example, and was not meant to be exhaustive. It should also be noted that at this time, Plaintiff had still not responded to concerns and questions expressed in Exhibit 44 and had failed to identify specific areas of relevancy or specific "complaints" allegedly received by DOJ in order that Defendants could make informed decisions concerning reasonableness, relevancy, constitutionality, and the requests for access and information. 71. The United States responded the same day that all "51 requests,

including Request 16 which you know goes to police behavior during vehicular and pedestrian stops, will help us determine if MCSO is compliant with Title VI." Ex. 64 (Email from Preston to Driscoll of 8/23/10). As to Paragraph 71, Defendants admit that the United States contended that all of the requests were related to Title VI. Defendants further assert that as of this date Plaintiff had still failed to respond to concerns and questions expressed in Exhibit 44 and had failed to identify specific areas of relevancy or specific "complaints" allegedly received by DOJ in order that Defendants could make informed decisions concerning reasonableness, relevancy, constitutionality, and the requests for access and information. 72.
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United States set out its expectations of cooperation and requested that MCSO produce all outstanding documents within two weeks, and that MCSO allow access to identified staff and facilities within thirty days. Id. at 1-2. The United States advised MCSO that absent agreement to these requests by August 27, 2010, the United States would determine that compliance could not be secured by voluntary means. Id. at 2, 5. As to Paragraph 72, Defendants admit that the meet and confer was held on August 24, 2010. Defendants further admit that the United States sent Exhibit 65 to former counsel for Defendants. Defendants further admit that the United States stated that it would make a unilateral determination concerning voluntary compliance. Defendants further assert that as of this date Plaintiff had still failed to respond to concerns and questions expressed in Exhibit 44 and had failed to identify specific areas of relevancy or specific "complaints" allegedly received by DOJ in order that Defendants could make informed decisions concerning reasonableness, relevancy, constitutionality, and the requests for access and information. 73. On August 27, 2010, MCSO advised the United States by letter that it

would not provide full cooperation with the United States' requests for access to sources of information. Ex. 66 (Letter from Driscoll to Preston of 8/27/10). MCSO wrote that "[w]e...certainly did not agree that every document DOJ requested is required to be produced in a Title VI investigation." Id. at 4. MCSO also wrote that it would not agree to any deadline for document production: "[W]e did not agree to a September 10, 2010 deadline at our meeting, and we cannot agree to one now...We can advise you of timing more specifically as matters progress." Id. MCSO also wrote that records produced in the lawsuit captioned Melendres v. Arpaio, No. 2:07-cv-02513-PHX-GMS (D. Ariz.), may be responsive to certain of the United States' document requests; and MCSO specified documents within the Melendres production that it identified as partially responsive to eleven of the fifty-one requests in the First Request. Id. at 3; Ex. 67 (Letter from Driscoll to Preston of 8/27/10 re: "First Melendres Cross-Reference").
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they had failed to comply with Title VI, its implementing regulations, and the related contractual assurances; that the United States had determined that compliance could not be secured by voluntary means; and that the United States would commence civil litigation to effect compliance. Ex. 68 (Letter from Perez to Driscoll of 9/2/10). As to Paragraph 74, Defendants admit that the United States unilaterally determined that MCSO failed to comply with Title VI as referenced in
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Exhibit 68. Defendants further assert that as of this date Plaintiff had still failed to respond to concerns and questions expressed in Exhibit 44 and had failed to identify specific areas of relevancy or specific "complaints" allegedly received by DOJ in order that Defendants could make informed decisions concerning reasonableness, relevancy, constitutionality, and the requests for access and information. DATED this 10th day of December, 2010. JONES, SKELTON & HOCHULI, P.L.C.

By /s/Joseph J. Popolizio William R. Jones, Jr. John T. Masterson Joseph J. Popolizio 2901 North Central Avenue, Suite 800 Phoenix, Arizona 85012 Attorneys for Defendants Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and Joseph M. Arpaio

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ORIGINAL electronically filed this 10th day of December, 2010. COPY e-mailed this 10th day of December, 2010, to: Thomas E. Perez, Assistant Attorney General Dennis K. Burke, United States Attorney Roy L. Austin, Jr. Matthew Colangelo Peter S. Gray Laurie A. Gelman Admin Aminfar U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Attorneys for the United States Michael M. Walker Assistant U.S. Attorney Two Renaissance Square 40 North Central Avenue, Suite 1200 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Attorneys for the United States Thomas K. Irvine Cynthia R. Estrella Polsinelli Shughart, P.C. One East Washington, Suite 1200 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Attorneys for Maricopa County /s/Joseph J. Popolizio

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