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Death-row suit settlement limits DOC director in executions
An agreement struck between death-row prisoners and the Arizona Department of Corrections in federal court vastly limits the discretion in executions once afforded to Director Charles Ryan.
9th Circuit ruling allows solar company to sue SRP
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected arguments by attorneys for Salt River Project that SolarCity cannot challenge its pricing system. The appellate judges said they have no authority to consider the finding of a trial judge in Phoenix who said the challenge should be allowed to go ahead.
Execution policy changes meet death-row inmates’ demands
Changes to the state execution policy published by the Arizona Department of Corrections appear to meet demands defense attorneys made in a lawsuit filed on behalf of seven death-row inmates.
The Impact of Technology on Education possibly Never Realized
Methods is a gift of God. After the gift of life it is the est of God’s gifts. It is the mother of people, Of arts not sciences. Freeman Dyson... […]
Medical Marijuana should be barred on campus, top prosecutor says
The state's top prosecutor wants police to be able to arrest people for having marijuana on college and university campuses, even if they have a state-issued card allowing them to buy and use the drug.
Attorney general makes appointment in campaign finance case
Attorney General Mark Brnovich has appointed a county prosecutor to review a finding that found his predecessor violated campaign finance laws during the 2010 campaign.
Ex-regulator, lobbyist, utility owner arraigned in federal bribery case
Former Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Gary Pierce and Johnson Utilities owner George Johnson had nothing to say for themselves after pleading not guilty to federal charges in the U.S. District Court on June 7.
Age of ‘tough-on-crime’ policies is fading in Arizona
The “tough-on-crime” trend is fading fast even in red state strongholds like Arizona. In its wake, a new movement has formed under a far more millennial catchphrase: smart on crime.
‘Dreamers’’ lawyers ask U.S. Supreme Court to let ruling stand on Arizona case
Advocates for "dreamers'' are urging the nation's high court to reject Arizona's last-ditch bid to take away their licenses to drive.
Judicial conduct panel reprimands justice of the peace
A state commission reprimanded a Maricopa County justice of the peace Wednesday for violating state ethics rules during his 2016 election campaign.
Border shooting attorney tries to stop expert’s opinion
The attorney for the Border Patrol agent who killed a teen in 2012 wants to block jurors from hearing a prosecution witness testify that the shooting was unjustified.
Justices side with Mexican immigrant in deportation case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sided with a Mexican immigrant who faced deportation after he was convicted of having consensual sex with his underage girlfriend.
