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Attorney forced to testify against Joe Arpaio
A lawyer who once represented former Sheriff Joe Arpaio in a racial profiling case has testified that he had several meetings with Arpaio to discuss a court order that barred traffic patrols targeting immigrants.
U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on border shooting
A new ruling Monday from the U.S. Supreme Court could prove good news for the mother of a Mexican teen hoping to sue the Border Patrol agent who shot her son.
High police and fire pension rates send lawmakers scrambling
A group of Arizona House lawmakers is launching an effort aimed at cutting the soaring costs to communities of police and fire pensions, with its leader warning that cities could end up declaring bankruptcy if legislators fail to act.
Ethnic studies law to go on trial, former school chiefs to testify
A federal trial that could void a 2010 law that banned “ethnic studies” in public schools is set to begin June 26.
Caroline Isaacs: She’s beating the drum for criminal justice reform
Caroline Isaacs knows how to harmonize. Whether it’s striking the right chord on criminal justice reform at the Capitol or belting out with her band, Sundust Road, in Tucson, Isaacs gets the job done.
Judges approves settlement in Arizona death-row lawsuit
A federal judge has approved a settlement between the state and a group of condemned prisoners who sued over how Arizona conducts executions.
‘Trump bump’ gives ACLU big gains in money and members
The American Civil Liberties Union is riding a wave of new support and contributions in the wake of President Trump’s election, and the organization’s Arizona chapter is no exception.
Regents, lawmakers, look to mend fences after chairman’s resignation
Regents and lawmakers alike expect the June 18 resignation of the Arizona Board of Regents’ chairman can heal any lingering wounds between them, though Rep. Mark Finchem, R-Oro Valley, who is at the center of the controversy, said the resignation changes nothing.
Former Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick mulls another run for Congress
Former U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick is considering a possible run next year for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District.
Arizona Court of Appeals ruling possible setback for gay rights
Saying lawmakers wrote what they meant, the state Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the same-sex spouse of a woman who gave birth to a child is not entitled to a presumption she is a parent.
Arizona delegation urges Flake, McCain to maintain Medicaid
A Republican state senator and representatives from business and health care groups are urged GOP Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake on Tuesday not to back cuts to Medicaid as part of a health care overhaul bill.
Bank of America settles with ex-prisoners over debit card fees
Bank of America has settled with plaintiffs of a class-action lawsuit that accused the bank of using a “deceptive, fraudulent, and illegal scheme” to “exploit” ex-prisoners in Arizona.
