Some of his deputies ' actions were unconstitutional targeting of Latinos . CNN Correspondent Thelma Gutierrez contributed to this report . Sheriff : Federal agency wants to hire him to check inmates ' immigration status . Sheriff rejects charges that he abused power , violated civil rights . Homeland Security chief says he 's reacting prematurely to decisions yet to be made .
Some of his deputies ' actions were unconstitutional targeting of Latinos . Sheriff : Federal agency wants to hire him to check inmates ' immigration status . Sheriff rejects charges that he abused power , violated civil rights . Homeland Security chief says he 's reacting prematurely to decisions yet to be made .