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High court leaves door open for Obama “deferred action’’ challenge
The nation's high court on Monday gave the Obama administration the chance to defend its “deferred action” programs for immigrants and declined a head-on challenge to them by Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
Ruling: Removal of kids hinges on current circumstances
A court ruling says Arizona judges should decide whether to place children in the state's custody based on circumstances when the decision is being made, not earlier when they're removed from homes.
Arizona court upholds constitutionality of probation fees
A state appellate court has ruled that it's constitutional for Arizona to require some people on probation to pay a monthly fee but not others.
Ex-death row inmate’s malicious prosecution claim dismissed
An Arizona woman who spent 22 years on death row in her son's killing before her conviction was thrown out has suffered a setback in her lawsuit that alleges she was wrongfully convicted based on a confession fabricated by a detective.
Republicans and Democrats win battle over voter registration spots
Republicans and Democrats are going to keep their preferred -- and exclusive -- spots on Arizona voter registration forms.
Federal judge agrees to hear class-action lawsuit on migrant conditions
Saying there's evidence to support their claims, a federal judge on Monday agreed to allow a class-action lawsuit against the Border Patrol over alleged "inhumane and punitive conditions'' at its facilities in Arizona.
Court: Cell tracking could help criminals evade law
Cities with cell tracking technology need not tell the public how it works because it also could help criminals evade the law, the state Court of Appeals has ruled.
Arizona court rejects appeal on issue of DNA identification
An Arizona court has denied an appeal of a man convicted in multiple high-profile burglaries in Phoenix suburbs, ruling that an otherwise unknown defendant can be indicted even when identified only by a DNA profile.
New Supreme Court justice puts government to the test
Legal experts say Bolick, who has no experience on the bench and is a registered independent, was a bold choice, and they expect him to continue a career-long advocacy of expanding rights under the Arizona Constitution.
Bolick’s battles
Clint Bolick, the newest justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, has a long history of fighting with the government, albeit with mixed success.
Arizona high court agrees to rule on paternity claim issue
The Arizona Supreme Court is expected to decide whether a biological father can challenge his child's adoption though the biological father didn't claim paternity by filing with a state registry.
Commerce Authority in court to recover deal-closing money
The first recipient of grant money from the Arizona Commerce Authority’s “deal-closing fund” fell short of its promises in a big way, and the agency has gone to court to recover the money it awarded to the company.
