Opponents of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio marched on Washington, D.C., midday Monday to raise awareness for what they called "a human rights crisis in Arizona."

The delegation originally tried to meet with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, but he declined the invitation so the protesters decided to hold a news conference and demonstration.

Salvador Reza, an adamant opponent of Arpaio, and the Arizona Puente Human Rights Caravan also participated in the Pro-Immigration Reform and Human Rights March on Sunday.