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Arizona Supreme Court

May 20, 2025

Liquor regulators not liable for drunk driving injuries, court finds

Key Points:  It is illegal for establishments serving liquor to sell to “obviously intoxicated” people  The Arizona Supreme Court says liquor regulators have no obligation to close bars who regularly […]

May 6, 2025

$250 donations to AG Mayes insufficient for judge’s disqualification, court rules

Key Points: Hoffman claims judge’s donations show bias; court finds evidence too weak Latest appeal will decide whether case goes to a public trial  If it does, fake electors case […]

Apr 12, 2025

Battle to change how appeals judges are elected reaches Arizona Supreme Court

A long-fought legal battle to see state Court of Appeals judges stand for retention elections statewide, as opposed to by county of residence, is now under consideration by the state […]

Mar 31, 2025

Right to remain silent challenged in Arizona Supreme Court

The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that the decision to remain silent, a constitutional right, can, in certain circumstances, be held against someone accused of a crime. And the key […]

Mar 12, 2025

Arizona Supreme Court reignites 2020 safety lawsuit against Circle K

Store owners have a legal responsibility to keep their shops “reasonably safe” for customers, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled March 12. The justices rejected claims by Circle K that because […]

Feb 15, 2025

Maria Elena Cruz: Justice who is Yuma and rural

As a Superior Court judge in Yuma County, Maria Elena Cruz couldn’t go to the grocery store without running into a constituent or someone who appeared in her courtroom. She said it made her a better person. 

Jan 30, 2025

Governor Hobbs appoints Maria Elena Cruz, 1st Black and Hispanic woman to Arizona Supreme Court

Gov. Katie Hobbs on Monday placed the first Black and Hispanic woman on the Arizona Supreme Court.

death penalty, execution, killings
Jan 6, 2025

Supreme Court upholds death penalty for 1989 murder

A man convicted of the 1989 rape and murder of a woman he said he met at a Tucson convenience store is ...

Jan 4, 2025

Condemned prisoner pushes for his execution

In a hand-written legal brief, Gunches, who had pleaded guilty to the 2002 first degree murder and kidnapping of Ted Price, told the justices ...

Dec 27, 2024

A look back at 2024: Even with passage of Prop. 139 in 2024, more legal battles are expected

Arizona’s abortion law ricocheted between the Legislature, judiciary and voters in 2024, transforming from a 15-week limit, to a near-total ban and to a right enshrined in the state Constitution. 

Dec 9, 2024

Commission sends Hobbs candidates for her Supreme Court justice appointment

Gov. Katie Hobbs will have a pool of two judges and three high-ranking government attorneys to choose from for her first appointment to the Arizona Supreme Court. 

Dec 3, 2024

Goldwater takes judicial retention case to Supreme Court

An organization that lobbies and litigates for limited government regulation wants the Arizona Supreme Court to give Maricopa County voters more say in who serves on the state Court of Appeals.

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