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State to seek appeal of ruling on Israel boycott law
Claiming "irreparable harm,'' a top aide to Attorney General Mark Brnovich asked a federal judge Tuesday to let Arizona continue enforcing its prohibition on boycotts of Israel by companies with public contracts while the state appeals her ruling.
Phoenix: Gay discrimination case about commerce, not 1st Amendment
The city of Phoenix is fighting back against a bid by a Christian law firm to get the state's high court to conclude that businesses have a right to refuse to provide certain services to gays.
Free-speech ruling in Trump Twitter case echoes in Arizona debate
The opinion is narrowly written and legal experts are split on whether it applies to other public figures operating social media sites. But a lawsuit against an Arizona lawmaker aims to find out.
Politicians block constituents’ speech on social media
Some politicians block spam accounts on social media. Some block corporations or trolls. But some Arizona lawmakers block their constituents, something First Amendment experts say may be unconstitutional.
Federal judge rules state not required to reveal source of execution drugs
The right of the press to access executions does not imply the right to related information, according to U.S. District Court Judge Murray Snow.
Stage set for ruling in Mexican-American studies trial
A judge plans to rule within weeks on a challenge to an Arizona law that prompted the dismantling of a Mexican-American history program in Tucson's largest school district.
Bill protecting student journalists from censorship clears key hurdle
A bid to guarantee First Amendment rights to student journalists cleared a critical hurdle on April 27 despite claims by some lawmakers that students aren’t responsible enough to handle them.
Arizona Senate votes to seize assets of those who plan, participate in protests that turn violent
Claiming people are being paid to riot, Republican state senators voted Wednesday to give police new power to arrest anyone who is involved in a peaceful demonstration that may turn bad -- even before anything actually happened.
Clean Elections has reached a dead end
Arizona is reaching the 20-year anniversary of the passage of the Clean Elections Act, and with each passing day, it becomes apparent that the program has entered a death spiral.
Charter school accused of using state money to teach religious doctrine
A national organization filed suit Wednesday against an Arizona charter school with ties to a member of the state Board of Education, accusing it of using state funds to illegally teach religious doctrine.
Gov. Doug Ducey signs free-speech protections for colleges
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has signed two bills protecting the public's right to free speech on college campuses.
Ducey feels ‘immensely safe’ around press corps
Gov. Doug Ducey doesn’t appear to share House Speaker David Gowan’s concerns that he said led him to impose background checks on reporters who want to access to the House floor.
