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Thomas Edward Perez (born October 7, 1961) is the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice. Served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights under Attorney General Janet Reno

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Perez

“Perez has spent his entire career in public service. “

No kidding!

http://www.whorunsgov.com/Profiles/Thomas_E._Perez?loadTab=1

“In 2009, Obama tapped Perez to lead the Civil Rights Division, a position that has historically generated intense controversy. Some Los Angeles Latino groups were initially angry that Obama didn’t nominate Thomas Saenz, an adviser to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D), to the post.West, Paul, “Civil rights post nominee may need to brace himself,” Los Angeles Times, April 5, 2009(1)”

So going after Sherrif Joe is double win - discourage the investigations AND make the upset SW Latino community happy again after getting a snub.

Makes (political) sense!