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Anthony Kennedy

Jan 25, 2024

GOP lawmaker brings new immigration proposal despite SB1070 case law

A Republican state senator has introduced legislation dealing with illegal immigrants that could conflict with a 2012 U.S. Supreme Court ruling which said Arizona has no right to enforce federal immigration laws.

Gov. Doug Ducey with Cathi Herrod, president of the anti-abortion Center for Arizona Policy (Capitol Media Services 2015 file photo by Howard Fischer)
Jul 9, 2018

Wait on Supreme Court justice nominee sparks speculation on outlawing abortion

The president's choice for a new Supreme Court justice Monday means the ability of Arizona women to terminate a pregnancy likely depends on who is elected governor in November.

Supreme Court Gay Marriage
Jun 26, 2015

Supreme Court extends same-sex marriage nationwide

The Supreme Court has declared that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States.

Dec 17, 2014

Brewer still awaits Supreme Court ruling on Dreamers drivers’ licenses

Arizona dreamers went to bed Tuesday night still not knowing if the U.S. Supreme Court will allow them to drive legally. But what the justices think, at least now, may not matter. If they do not act, then the legal wheels start in motion and the state will be told to start issuing licenses.

Dec 15, 2014

US Supreme Court mulling ‘Hail Mary’ plea on driver’s licenses

The decision on whether “dreamers” get to drive legally in Arizona is going right down to the wire. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has given challengers of the law until Tuesday morning, to tell him why the court should reject a request by Gov. Jan Brewer to delay a federal court ruling in favor of those accepted into the federal government’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arri[...]

Nov 13, 2014

US Supreme Court opts not to block ruling against illegal immigrant bail law

The U.S. Supreme Court this afternoon refused to hold up a federal appellate court ruling which voided an Arizona law denying bail to some people not in this country legally.

Jun 25, 2012

In wake of SB1070 ruling, other state immigration law challenges to move forward

Monday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning key provisions in Arizona's illegal immigration law opens the door for courts to strike down similar provisions in states that have tried to make it a crime to live and work in the U.S. illegally.

Jun 25, 2012

SB1070 supporters laud high court’s ruling on key provision of law

Supporters of Arizona's SB1070 commended the U.S. Supreme Court today for upholding a key provision in the immigration law that they say is its most important section.

Jun 25, 2012

Supreme Court upholds core of SB1070; guts rest of law

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that Arizona can require police officers to check the immigration status of people they stop, but struck down three other provisions of SB1070 that put teeth into the state’s ability to enforce immigration laws.

Jun 19, 2012

Voter ID law opponents ask Supreme Court to let lower court’s ruling stand

Opponents of Arizona’s voter identification law asked the U.S. Supreme Court Monday to let a lower court decision take effect that would end the state’s requirement of proof of citizenship for voter registration.

Apr 25, 2012

Supreme Court hints at upholding parts of AZ immigration law

Kagan’s recusal creates possibility of tie vote


The last oral argument of the U.S. Supreme Court’s term was an explosive one, as the justices considered whether SB1070 is preempted by federal law.

Dec 12, 2011

Brewer on SB1070 appeal: ‘I like our chances’

Gov. Jan Brewer is confident that the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold Arizona’s landmark illegal immigration law.

The Supreme Court today announced that it would hear Arizona’s appeal of a 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruling that SB1070 is unconstitutional because it is preempted by federal law.

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