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Clarence Thomas

Jun 1, 2015

US Supreme Court rules Arizona can’t deny bail to illegal immigrants charged with serious crimes

Arizona cannot deny bail to certain people charged with crimes simply because they are here illegally, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled today.

Dec 17, 2014

‘Dreamers’ ruling could lead to drivers’ licenses for 150,000

Supreme Court decision could reach a broader group affected by President Obama's executive order on immigration

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.

Jan 8, 2013

High court rules in Arizona death row case

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on an Arizona case Tuesday and found that death-row prisoners don’t have to be mentally competent while their appeals are pending in federal court.

May 31, 2011

Race to the Top: Sandra Day O’Connor and Lorna Lockwood

Arizona’s two most esteemed jurists were pioneers in their own right, opening the door for women to courts of the highest level.

Both icons — Sandra Day O’Connor and Lorna E. Lockwood — also served in the Arizona Legislature.

Apr 11, 2011

Critics fault retired Justice O’Connor over ethics

Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor continues to hear cases in U.S. appeals courts, while also playing a role in public policy issues. Her critics say she should do one or the other, but not both.

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