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Bad signatures plague Top 2 initiative; supporters promise lawsuit
After spending almost $1 million and successfully fighting a court challenge, the citizens’ initiative that seeks to put in a “top-two” primary election system in Arizona appears to lack the signatures needed to qualify for the November ballot.
New U.S. Attorney disqualifies himself from Arpaio case
John Leonardo, the new U.S. Attorney for Arizona, has disqualified himself from any criminal investigations of Sheriff Joe Arpaio or the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
Horne brings on staunch pro-life advocates for defense of abortion cases
Attorney General Tom Horne, whose record as a lawmaker included votes against abortion restrictions, has turned to staunch pro-lifers Alliance Defending Freedom and Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery in defending the state against two lawsuits challenging recently passed abortion laws.
Jabs aside, Téran mobilizing community support in hopes of ousting Meza
The LD30 fight embodies a shift in Arizona Democratic politics.
Witness: Stops in Arpaio racial profiling case were proper
One of the last witnesses at a trial aimed at settling allegations over whether Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office racially profiles Latinos says officers acted properly in pulling over the people who brought the case to court.
Plaintiffs rest in Arpaio racial profiling case
Offensive letters, tearful personal stories and reams of statistics have been shared as plaintiffs' lawyers rested their case Tuesday in a racial profiling lawsuit against an Arizona sheriff and his department.
New Arizona U.S. Attorney has history with Arpaio
Newly appointed U.S. Attorney for Arizona John Leonardo is familiar with politically charged cases and Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
County seeks dismissal from suit against Arpaio
Maricopa County has asked a judge to dismiss it from the U.S. Justice Department's lawsuit that alleges racial profiling by Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office.
Immigration protester’s wrongful-arrest suit dismissed in Phoenix
A federal judge in Phoenix has dismissed the wrongful-arrest lawsuit of a woman who was a legal observer during a 2010 protest of Arizona's controversial immigration law.
Judge throws out ex-Thomas aide Rachel Alexander’s appeal
A judge dismissed an appeal of a decision that suspends a former Maricopa County prosecutor's law license for her role in an unsuccessful racketeering lawsuit against county officials on behalf of then-County Attorney Andrew Thomas.
Maricopa County feuds costing taxpayers $28M
Legal infighting among Maricopa County officials in recent years has cost taxpayers at least $28 million, a figure that will likely grow.
Maricopa County appealing $1M Wilcox settlement
Maricopa County is appealing a federal judge's order for the county to pay more than $1 million to settle a claim by Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox.
