Rep. Ruben Gallego's discouragement of federal oversight on the Phoenix Police Department has sparked backlash from Arizona progressives, despite his recent endorsement by the state's police.
Gallego's letter to the DOJ stated that the investigation revealed '120 or so unspecified incidents' over several years that he characterized as 'isolated, not pervasive,' opposing federal oversight.
While the Arizona Police Association endorsed Gallego, they also stand in juxtaposition to progressive demands for reform, evidenced by their ties to figures like Donald Trump.
Gallego's position against federal intervention aligns with some local officials who believe that oversight should be maintained at a municipal level, despite community demands for greater accountability.
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