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Judge weighs request to block Arizona abortion ban
Arizona's new ban on most abortions beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy crosses a clear line on what U.S. Supreme Court rulings permit, an abortion-rights advocate told a federal judge Wednesday, while a prosecutor argued the ban is justified to protect women and fetuses.
Judge halts pay for police officers doing union work
In its fight to curb the influence of public unions, the Goldwater Institute has persuaded a judge to temporarily block Phoenix’s practice of paying police officers to perform union work.
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Katherine Cooper ruled today that the practice known as “release time” likely violates the Arizona Constitution’s “gift clause,” which prohibits governm[...]
Arizona juries can consider lesser charges court says
A new court ruling says Arizona judges can tell trial juries to consider lesser charges against a defendant even if the defense and prosecution object.
Judge: Public won’t get full look at execution process
The public and attorneys for condemned prisoners won’t be given a behind-the-scenes look at executions in Arizona, a U.S. District Court judge ruled today.
Judge rejects secrecy request in Arredondo case; lawmaker pleads not guilty
A federal judge shot down the Department of Justice’s request to seal all of the evidence against Rep. Ben Arrendondo, who pleaded not guilty today to federal charges stemming from an FBI sting.
3-judge panel to hear challenge to Arizona map
A panel of three federal judges will hear a lawsuit challenging Arizona's map of new legislative districts.
AZ judicial review panel to hold public hearings
A state commission that provides performance reviews for many of Arizona's state court judges will hold hearings in March for public comment.
Judge tosses Clean Elections ballot measure
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge today struck from the 2012 ballot a measure that would have ended Arizona’s system of publicly financed political campaigns.
Robes OK in campaign photos? New Commission on Judicial Conduct director has the answer for judges
Deciding whether to pose in the black robe for a campaign ad is not just a matter of style and public relations for a judge — it also presents an ethical question.
Making the wrong choice on such a seemingly simple question can put a judge in hot water. They play by a strict set of rules that are aimed at maintaining their impartiality and upholding the appearance that they are impart[...]
Arizona voters to get ballot measure on picking judges
Arizona voters will decide whether to lengthen the terms of judges and lessen the State Bar of Arizona's voice in appointing judges.
House postpones judicial selection vote
The Arizona House postponed a preliminary vote Tuesday on a proposed ballot measure that would lengthen the terms of judges and lessen the State Bar of Arizona's voice in appointing judges.
House to mull judicial selection changes
The Arizona House is scheduled to take a preliminary vote Tuesday afternoon on a proposed ballot measure that would lengthen the terms of judges and lessen the State Bar of Arizona's voice in appointing judges.
