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Judge dismisses group’s appeal against Clean Elections
A four-day delay in filing an appeal against the Citizens Clean Elections Commission could cost an Iowa-based group nearly $100,000 in fines. But it may cost Secretary of State Michele Reagan something much bigger – a chance to settle, once and for all, who has the authority to enforce Arizona’s election laws.
Reversing abortions: Procedure underlying new Arizona law questioned by health professionals
Pro-life medical professionals in Arizona are spreading the word about a controversial procedure that some claim can reverse the effects of a medication abortion, even as other health care providers are challenging a new law that requires doctors to inform their patients of the procedure.
Trial set for Justice Department’s lawsuit against Arpaio
A thorny contempt-of-court case dogging Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio isn't the only major legal trouble facing the lawman this summer.
Pima, Pinal counties may have to hike tax rates for court to decide legality of budget provision
Pima and Pinal counties may have to set their tax rates – and hike the levy on businesses and homeowners – before any court decides whether a provision in the state budget is legal.
ACLU, immigrants rights groups seek injunction against Border Patrol’s ‘freezing’ holding cells
The Arizona chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union and immigrants’ rights groups filed a class action lawsuit seeking to end U.S. Border Patrol’s use of what the ACLU describes as freezing holding cells and inhumane conditions for migrants apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Hearing scheduled on request to block Arizona abortion law
A federal judge will hold a June 23 hearing to consider blocking implementation of a recently passed Arizona law that would require doctors to tell women they can reverse the effects of a drug-induced abortion.
Yavapai County official pleads not guilty to nepotism charge
Yavapai County's assessor says she didn't violate nepotism laws when her daughter was hired for two temporary jobs in her office.
Pima County sues state, saying it shifted burden to county taxpayers
Pima County sued the state of Arizona Monday to block a new budget provision the county says shifts tax burdens away from the state and on to county taxpayers.
Arizona sues feds over Mexican gray wolf recovery plan
The Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Arizona Attorney General’s office filed a lawsuit today against the federal government over the Mexican gray wolf recovery program, saying the feds have failed to make a complete plan to recover the species.
Doctors, Planned Parenthood challenge medication abortion law
A group of doctors and Planned Parenthood Arizona filed suit today to challenge a law requiring doctors to tell women medication abortions can be reversed.
Poll: 53 percent of Arizonans favor decriminalizing marijuana
New poll numbers show a slim majority of Arizonans favor decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Ruling upholds convictions based on warrantless search
An Arizona court has upheld a woman's marijuana convictions based on a warrantless search conducted when sheriff's deputies were sent to a home in response to a 911 "hang-up" call that was treated as an emergency.
