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22 Jun 2012

Statement by Attorney General Tom Horne Regarding US DOJ Filing Lawsuit Against Colorado City


by: Attorney General Tom Horne

“Finding a solution to the illegal activities that have been occurring in Colorado city for decades has been one of my highest priorities since taking office as Arizona’s Attorney General. I proposed legislation last year that would have eliminated the ability of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS) to control and direct law enforcement officers employed by the Colorado City Marshal's office. Sadly, our legislature chose not to pass our Bill. 

I remain committed to stopping the illegal conduct perpetrated by the FLDS church on non-church members. I will continue to use the resources of my office to ensure that all residents of Arizona are treated fairly and equally under the law.

Two weeks ago, the AG’s office announced that it will provide $420,000 to the Mohave County Sheriff office for overtime pay so that its officers could patrol Colorado City 16 hours per day. The hours will be staggered. The presence of the Sheriff’s Office will help prevent wrongdoers from infringing on the rights of innocent citizens of Colorado City.

I am very pleased that the US DOJ has taken legal action to join us in this fight. I have offered the support of my office in pursuing this case and look forward to justice being served.”

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Attorney General Tom Horne

Attorney General Tom Horne

Tom Horne was elected Arizona Attorney General in 2010.

The Attorney General serves as the chief legal officer of the State. The Attorney General is mandated by our constitution and elected to a four-year term by the people of Arizona.

The Attorney General’s Office represents and provides legal advice to most State agencies; enforces consumer protection and civil rights laws; and prosecutes criminals charged with complex financial crimes and certain conspiracies involving illegal drugs. In addition, all appeals statewide from felony convictions are handled by this Office.

The Child and Family Protection Division provides legal services to the Department of Economic Security (DES), including Child Protective Services (CPS) and Child Support Enforcement.

The Attorney General’s Office brings and defends lawsuits on behalf of the State and prepares formal legal opinions requested by State officers, legislators, or county attorneys on issues of law.

The Attorney General’s Office has jurisdiction over Arizona's Consumer Fraud Act, white collar crime, organized crime, public corruption, environmental laws, civil rights laws, and crimes committed in more than one county. Additionally, this Office prosecutes cases normally handled by county attorneys when they have a conflict.

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