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Judge to hear arguments in Phoenix freeway shootings case
Lawyers for a man charged in some of the Phoenix-area freeway shootings will be allowed to argue why the case should be returned to a grand jury.
Lawsuit alleges officer revealed inmate’s role as informant
A former Arizona jail inmate alleges in a lawsuit that a detention officer endangered his life a year ago by revealing to gang members that he was helping investigators as an informant.
Horne asks Court of Appeals to overturn campaign finance fine
Attorneys for former Attorney General Tom Horne and a former aide urged the Arizona Court of Appeals to overturn a $400,000 fine for campaign finance violations on the grounds that Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk violated their due process rights by serving a dual role as both the decision-making in the enforcement action and the prosecutor in their court case.
Court thwarts challenge to abortion race and gender law
A federal appeals court this morning slapped down an effort by two civil rights groups to sue to overturn an Arizona law outlawing abortions based on race and gender.
Douglas attorney takes her case to the Court of Appeals
The attorney for state schools chief Diane Douglas is asking the Court of Appeals to do something a trial judge would not: rule that she controls the employees of the state Board of Education.
Arizona executions on hold as death penalty lawsuit gains new life
A lawsuit to strip away the secrecy of Arizona’s executions will begin again after a year on hold.
Attorney tries common law theory to revive Yarnell lawsuit
An attorney for Yarnell residents who were burned out in the 2013 blaze contends Arizona must compensate them for their losses because it failed to confine the lightning-caused fire to the state trust lands where it started.
Hispanic congressmen say Texas lawsuit would disenfranchise many
A separate redistricting case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 8 has Hispanic congressmen worried it could lead to giving the majority Anglo population a new tool to maintain political control despite changing demographics.
Arizona court upholds ‘informed consent’ law on DUI tests
The state Court of Appeals has upheld the constitutionality of Arizona's so-called "implied consent" law on testing to determine whether drivers are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Civil rights groups say abortion restriction stigmatizes minorities
An attorney for civil rights groups asked a federal appellate court Wednesday to give them a chance to prove that an abortion restriction they say is aimed at minorities is unconstitutional.
Arizona ruling says grandparents can’t sue over placements
An Arizona court ruling says grandparents who could provide foster or adoptive homes for children in state custody don't have a right to sue over placement decisions.
Judge dismisses suit challenging Tucson election outcome
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit in which two defeated Tucson City Council candidates asked that they be declared winners or that a new election be held.
