McCain to oppose Kagan for high court

Republican Sen. John McCain says he plans to vote against confirming Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan.

Enforcement at heart of immigration lawsuit

On paper, Arizona's controversial new immigration law is not that different from the federal version.

Unknown when judge will rule on immigration law

A federal judge hearing the six challenges to Arizona's new immigration law says she makes no promises on whether she'll rule on requests to block enforcement of the law before it takes effect July 29.

As Dems lay low, GOP hits Obama on Arizona lawsuit

Republicans denounced the Obama administration's challenge of Arizona's new immigration law Tuesday, a fresh sign they may try to paint Democrats this fall as soft on illegal border crossings.

DOJ wants 1 judge to hear immigration challenges

The U.S. Department of Justice is asking that its lawsuit challenging Arizona's immigration enforcement law be heard by the same federal judge in Phoenix already considering five challenges.

U.S. lawsuit against Arizona draws wide reaction

Reaction by advocacy groups, elected officials and others to the U.S. Department of Justice's filing of a lawsuit challenging Arizona's immigration enforcement law:

Feds file lawsuit over Arizona immigration law

The Obama administration sued Arizona July 6 to throw out the state's toughest-in-the-nation immigration law and keep other states from copying it. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Phoenix, said the law usurps the federal government's "pre-eminent authority" under the Constitution to regulate immigration.

Arizona judge tosses secret ballot measure

A judge has ruled that a referendum on secret ballots cannot be decided at the November election.

Court hears challenge to proposed ballot measure

A judge's ruling is now awaited on whether Arizona's general election ballot in November will include a referendum on secret ballots.

Court to hear challenge to proposed ballot measure

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge hears arguments Tuesday on whether Arizona's general election ballot in November will include a referendum on secret ballots.

Ariz. Supreme Court: Huppenthal stays on ballot

Sen. John Huppenthal, a Republican who is running for Superintendent of Public Instruction, survived another court challenge and will stay on the ballot.

Court will hear employer sanctions law challenge

The Supreme Court is entering the nation's charged debate over immigration, agreeing to hear a challenge from business and civil liberties groups to an Arizona law that cracks down on employers who hire undocumented workers.