The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors filed a legal response challenging the federal monitor's review of the county's finances in the long-running Sheridan v. Melendres case. They stated that "MCSO has achieved 100% compliance with required policy changes, and there have been zero new allegations of targeted immigration enforcement by MCSO" and argued that the monitor has exceeded his mandate while collecting over $30 million in fees, according to the Maricopa County.
The board said that decisions on local spending should remain with local officials and opposed continued federal involvement in county financial matters. They noted that "Nothing about our budgeting or accounting practices violates federal or state law," affirming their commitment to lawful and independent fiscal management, as reported by the Maricopa County.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors criticized Warshaw's financial audit of county spending, calling it an "insult to taxpayers" and an overreach of the court's jurisdiction. The Board said its budgeting and the creation of 209 positions under the Melendres Orders show responsible fiscal management and support for public safety. Chairman Thomas Galvin and Vice Chair Kate Brophy McGee said, "We’ll keep standing up for transparency, common sense, and your right to self-govern," and called for an end to disputes over compliance costs. The statements reflect ongoing tension between federal oversight and local governance.
