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Court OKs drug use in executions, but lawyer says that could change
Although the U.S. Supreme Court on June 20 approved the use of the sedative midazolam in executions, an attorney for Arizona death-row prisoners said the issue of whether use of the drug is constitutional isn’t completely settled.
Court of Appeals prohibits cities from banning ‘sign walkers’
Local governments have no right to ban “sign walkers” who stand on street corners with banners directing passers-by to nearby businesses, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
Court rules police need warrant or consent to search cell phones
Police cannot search the cell phone of someone they have not arrested without either a warrant or the owner’s consent, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
US Supreme Court to consider challenge to AZ Redistricting Commission’s legislative map
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether the lines for the state’s 30 legislative districts were illegally drawn.
Families of perished Yarnell firefighters agree to substantially reduced settlement
A dozen families of the 19 firefighters killed two years ago fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire have agreed to a settlement giving them just a fraction of what they were seeking from the state.
Renzi to remain in prison after criminal convictions upheld by Supreme Court
Former Arizona Congressman Rick Renzi is going to remain in federal prison. Without comment, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday upheld his conviction on charges of extortion, fraud, conspiracy and racketeering. He began serving his three-year prison term in February.
Supreme Court upholds IRC authority over congressional districts
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled upheld the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission’s authority to draw congressional districts, defying expectations that it would return that power to the Legislature for the first time in more than 20 years.
Arizona cannot require proof of citizenship to register for federal elections
Arizona cannot require people to produce proof of citizenship before they register to vote, at least not for federal elections, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday.
Arizona execution drug OK’d by high court
The U.S. Supreme Court today approved the use of the sedative midazolam in executions, a ruling that allows Arizona to circumvent a shortage of other drugs used in lethal injections.
Gay marriage settled, but political fights remain
Arguing it would strengthen rather than diminish the institution of marriage, a divided U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in America.
Judge hears arguments on Douglas, Board of Education dispute
A judge presiding over the legal dispute between Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas and the Board of Education said Friday she will rule on a motion to dismiss the case as soon as possible.
Supreme Court extends same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has declared that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States.
