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Groups seek to block Arizona immigration law
Opponents of Arizona's hardline immigration enforcement law launched a new effort Tuesday aimed at thwarting a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that will allow police to enforce the so-called "show me your papers" provision.
Fillmore calls for Crandall’s ouster, despite history of defending disgraced ex-lawmakers
Rep. John Fillmore has defended a former lawmaker who was accused of domestic violence. And he’s asked the courts to be lenient on another legislator who was convicted of defrauding a children’s charity.
But the Apache Junction Republican says his political challenger, Sen. Rich Crandall, should be subject to an ethics trial, removed from his committee chairmanship and ultimately oust[...]
‘Prosecutorial discretion’ barely dents immigration case backlog after a year
WASHINGTON – A year after federal officials announced a program of “prosecutorial discretion” aimed at reducing nearly 300,000 pending immigration cases, only 1.5 percent of the backlogged cases have been... […]
New Arizona U.S. Attorney has history with Arpaio
Newly appointed U.S. Attorney for Arizona John Leonardo is familiar with politically charged cases and Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
Court to hear Arpaio’s appeal of smuggling ruling
A court will hear arguments on Sept. 13 in Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's appeal of a ruling that limited his ability to do immigration enforcement.
‘Top-2’ foes preparing lawsuit to stop ballot measure
A former Republican congressman and the Maricopa County attorney are spearheading an effort to oppose a proposed constitutional amendment that would end partisan primaries in Arizona.
Ariz. court finds liability limited in work travel
The Arizona Supreme Court says there are limits on liability of companies whose employees are involved in accidents while on out-of-town assignments.
Ariz. partners benefits case goes to Supreme Court
Arizona is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn lower courts' rulings that the state cannot take away state workers' same-sex domestic partner benefits.
Arizona health insurance exchange hangs in balance
By upholding the federal health care law, the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for states to establish their own health insurance exchanges — web portals where individuals and small businesses can purchase health plans.
Medicaid expansion appears unlikely after Supreme Court ruling
If the feds can’t force Arizona to move forward with the massive Medicaid expansion, it’s a near certainty the Republican-led Legislature won’t do it for them. Though the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the core of President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act, it ruled that the federal government couldn’t force states to expand health care for the poor by threatening to take away other Medi[...]
Retiring Pinal County judge is termed unfit to remain on bench
The Commission on Judicial Performance Review found itself in a quandary June 27 when it came time to vote on the qualifications of Pinal County Superior Court Judge Janna Vanderpool.
Navajo lawmakers reject water rights settlement
FLAGSTAFF ai??i?? Navajo lawmakers have rejected a settlement to recognize the tribe's water rights from the Little Colorado River basin, likely sending the tribe and its Hopi neighbor back to court to resolve their claims.
