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Arizona state Sen. Wendy Rogers, R-Flagstaff, speaks at a Save Sen. Justine Wadsack speaks at a press conference at the Capitol. PHOTO BY HOWARD FISCHER/CAPITOL MEDIA SERVICES)
Oct 6, 2025

Judge denies sanctions against Wadsack for dismissed civil rights lawsuit

Key Points: Justine Wadsack won’t pay city’s legal fees in civil rights lawsuit City of Tucson requested a $7,838 reimbursement for court preparations Wadsack now works for Turning Point, a […]

Sep 26, 2025

Tucson attorney requests compensation for time wasted in Wadsack lawsuit

Key Points: Former state Sen. Justine Wadsack dropped her civil rights claim against Tucson Tucson attorney Joseph Williams seeks $7,838 in legal fees for time spent in preparation Wadsack failed […]

Arizona state Sen. Wendy Rogers, R-Flagstaff, speaks at a Save Sen. Justine Wadsack speaks at a press conference at the Capitol. PHOTO BY HOWARD FISCHER/CAPITOL MEDIA SERVICES)
Sep 10, 2025

Justine Wadsack drops civil rights lawsuit against Tucson police

Key Points: Ex-Sen. Wadsack drops civil rights claim against Tucson police Wadsack cites family health crisis for dropping the lawsuit Wadsack settled the initial traffic violation by completing a defensive […]

disabilities, Greater Phoenix Chamber, Ability360
Aug 16, 2025

Federal cutbacks shift education-related civil rights issues to state

Key Points: Federal disability complaint system slowed by staffing cuts  Handoff to states puts more focus on state-level complaint system  Advocates plan to revamp conversation around complaint coverage With empty […]

Arizona state Sen. Wendy Rogers, R-Flagstaff, speaks at a Save Sen. Justine Wadsack speaks at a press conference at the Capitol. PHOTO BY HOWARD FISCHER/CAPITOL MEDIA SERVICES)
Jul 24, 2025

Ex-Sen. Justine Wadsack loses lawyer ahead of court date

Key Points: Former Sen. Justine Wadsack’s lawyer withdraws before court hearing Attorney Dennis Wilenchik cites “professional considerations” for withdrawal Wadsack claims city’s actions caused her to lose 2024 reelection bid […]

Attorney Jim Barton details Wednesday what he says are legal problems with Proposition 314, including making its enforcement provisions contingent on what happens with a similar Texas law. (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fischer)
Apr 2, 2025

Hispanic rights group wants Prop 314 blocked, cite cost and possible discrimination

Calling the voter-approved measure legally flawed, a Hispanic immigrant rights group is asking a judge to block Proposition 314 from taking effect. Legal papers filed April 2 in Maricopa County […]

felons, Hobbs, voting, civil rights
Nov 2, 2023

Hobbs aims to make it easier for convicted felons to vote

Gov. Katie Hobbs wants to make it easier for convicted felons to get a chance to register to vote.

Covid, restaurant owner, Ducey, executive order, Scottsdale police, arrestlawsuit,
Sep 18, 2023

Court questioning if police officer violated restaurant owner’s civil rights

A federal appeals court is questioning whether a Scottsdale police officer violated the civil rights of the owner of a restaurant when he essentially arrested him twice for the same alleged violation of one of former Gov. Doug Ducey's Covid executive orders.

probate court, guardians, Disney, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
May 1, 2023

Pass Senate bills to end probate system actions that cause abuse, abandonment, exploitation

Every citizen should be concerned that our rights are so easily eliminated and all that we hold dear and planned for, wiped away. It is incumbent on the Arizona Legislature to pass and Gov. Katie Hobbs to sign into law, SB1291 and SB1038.

equity, gender rights, abortion, National Council of Jewish Women
Mar 21, 2023

Very special woman passionate about advocating for diverse communities

Readers, your day will be brightened by meeting Civia Tamarkin, an amazing woman, who not only talks the talk but spends countless hours each day walking the walk to benefit Arizonians.

Audrey Ruiz, right, speaks with protestors at the Children Belong on Playgrounds, Not Cages rally on June 19, 2018, at the state Capitol. (Photo courtesy of NextGen Arizona), border, Ducey, Abbott, migrants, cages, border, DeSantis
Sep 23, 2022

Investigate Ducey for sending refugees to D.C.

Gov. Doug Ducey said he has spent millions of dollars on sending migrants to Washington, D.C., in recent months, with millions more dollars earmarked for it next fiscal year. While we do not know what taxpayer monies were used, we do know that the money would be far better used for humanitarian purposes.  

court, trial, Hobbs, commission
Aug 30, 2022

Brnovich files civil right lawsuit vs Tucson over Covid mandate

The Arizona Attorney General's Office announced Tuesday that it has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Tucson over its mandatory Covid vaccination requirements and related conduct.

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