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State Supreme Court to consider questions of suspects’ rights
The Arizona Supreme Court on June 28 will tackle questions of what a criminal defendant can tell a jury about his defense and whether sitting in a police car while under investigation means the police have to give a Miranda warning.
Panel of federal judges to review Tucson elections
The full 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will review the constitutionality of Tucson's local elections systems after a three-member panel of the court ruled against it.
House advances bill trying to nullify national defense laws
The House advanced a proposal Thursday to try and stop the government from indefinitely detaining or executing Arizona citizens without due process, despite criticisms the bill defies what is allowed under the Constitution.
Ducey signs bill to withhold revenue from cities that violate, constitution
Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill that would punish cities by withholding revenue if they pass ordinances or policies that violate state law or the Arizona Constitution.
Jury: Polygamous towns discriminated against nonbelievers
Two polygamous towns in Arizona and Utah violated the constitutional rights of nonbelievers by denying them basic services such as police protection, building permits and water hookups, a jury said Monday.
House votes to forbid enforcement of some federal gun laws
The state House voted 33-21 Wednesday to forbid state and local governments from helping to enforce any federal law, act, order or rule that deals with the personal possession of firearms and infringes on the constitutional right of people to have weapons.
House passes bill to block enforcement of federal policies
The House has passed a measure that blocks state and local authorities from enforcing or financing any federal action not affirmed by Congress.
Douglas fights bill to empower state Board of Education
State schools chief Diane Douglas is lashing out of a bill to confirm the power of the state Board of Education, calling it “anti-voter, anti-democracy, anti-education, anti-parents and anti-children.’’
Goldwater Institute appeals Medicaid expansion ruling
The Goldwater Institute is asking the Arizona Court of Appeals to throw out a trial court judge’s ruling that a hospital assessment enacted by the Legislature to fund a 2013 expansion of the state’s Medicaid program is not subject to a provision in the Arizona Constitution requiring a two-thirds vote to approve a tax increase.
Arizona court upholds constitutionality of probation fees
A state appellate court has ruled that it's constitutional for Arizona to require some people on probation to pay a monthly fee but not others.
Civil rights groups say abortion restriction stigmatizes minorities
An attorney for civil rights groups asked a federal appellate court Wednesday to give them a chance to prove that an abortion restriction they say is aimed at minorities is unconstitutional.
Government agencies should stick to their core missions
There has been a disturbing trend lately of government officials – elected and appointed – straying so far beyond their agencies’ mandate that they’re encroaching on Arizonans’ constitutionally protected right to free speech.
