The Supreme Court agreed Monday to rule on Arizona's controversial law targeting illegal immigrants.

The justices said they will review a federal appeals court ruling that blocked several tough provisions in the Arizona law.

Attorneys for Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office are asking a judge to either deny or postpone his ruling on a request for class-action status in a lawsuit that accuses Arpaio's office of racially profiling Hispanics in immigration patrols.

A federal judge ruled Monday that deputies violated the rights of two men who were detained during one of the workplace raids the Phoenix area's controversial sheriff uses to enforce immigration laws.

The Arizona Republican Party says Hispanics are playing an increasingly integral role in the state's politics, so the party is launching a new Web site focused on their issues and concerns.