there joe arpaio had threatened to go ahead today with a big sweep targeting illegals. but he didn't follow through, did he? >> >> no. he sure did. we all know sheriff joe. he said it is business as usual right here in maricopa county. as we speak at this very hour. he and his deputies conducting a crime sweep in the west part of the valley. he said, hey, look, i have done 16 of these in the last several years. i'm not changing anything despite a judge's ruling or not, shep. >> shepard: casey stegall live in phoenix. casey, thanks. lawmakers in other areas have been keeping a very close eye on the action in arizona. five states have already introduced similar legislation and legislators in up to 20 other states are also said to be considering strong new immigration measures. >> arizona as well as texas and every other state not only has a right but they have a duty to do what is necessary in order to protect their citizens.