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Arizona Supreme Court

Jan 21, 2019

Supreme Court arguments on Phoenix discrimination ordinance set for Tuesday

The Arizona Supreme Court court is poised to decide exactly how far business owners can go in refusing to serve customers because of their sexual orientation.

Jan 18, 2019

Bales ponders retiring, could open way for Ducey’s 5th justice pick

Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Scott Bales has not hired any clerks for the year, which coupled with the looming end as the court’s leader could spell retirement.

Jan 14, 2019

U.S. Supreme Court upholds decision on bail for accused rapists

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to reinstate a 2002 voter-approved amendment to the Arizona Constitution which denied bail to anyone accused of rape.

Jan 10, 2019

Artistic freedom for all is a right that needs protection

Fortunately, the Arizona Supreme Court agreed to take their case, which will be argued on January 22. Joanna and Breanna will go there to defend everyone’s freedom to live by their convictions. Society is more diverse, more just, and more free when the First Amendment is zealously protected. We should all hope it is in this case.

Jan 8, 2019

Court to determine whether hashish legal for medical marijuana patients

The Arizona Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether extracts of marijuana used to make edible products for patients remains legal.

Jan 3, 2019

Arizona Chamber seeks to lower tuition for ‘Dreamers’

The head of a major business organization is looking for legal ways to make education more affordable for "dreamers'' who attend state universities and community colleges in Arizona.

Dec 28, 2018

Tucson man wants to put city election system to a vote

Unable to get courts to void Tucson's current council election system, some political interests now are taking their case directly to voters.

Dec 26, 2018

Attorney General asks court to block anti-discrimination ordinance

Arizona's chief prosecutor is urging the state's high court to block Phoenix from enforcing its anti-discrimination ordinance against two women who refuse to craft wedding materials for same-sex nuptials.

Dec 21, 2018

Retired state Supreme Court chief justice Charles Jones dies

Arizona Supreme Court officials say former chief justice Charles Edward Jones has died at age 85.

Dec 12, 2018

Supreme Court upholds lower-court ruling on ‘strict compliance’

A new law making it harder for voters to put their own measures on the ballot will remain on the books, at least for now.

The Arizona Supreme Court from left are Robert Brutinel, John Lopez, John Pelander, Scott Bales, Andrew Gould, Clint Bolick, Ann Scott Timmer.
Dec 12, 2018

Justice John Pelander retiring from Arizona Supreme Court

Arizona Supreme Court Justice John Pelander announced Tuesday that he plans to retire, giving Republican Gov. Doug Ducey the chance to appoint his fourth justice to the seven-member high court.

Secretary of State-elect Katie Hobbs (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Dec 7, 2018

Hobbs not inclined to play governor when Ducey’s away

When Doug Ducey crosses state lines, it will be “Governor Katie Hobbs” to you.

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