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Horne cited by police in hit-and-run accident
Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne has been cited in a hit-and-run accident almost seven months ago near downtown Phoenix. Phoenix police say the department's Vehicular Crimes Unit met with Horne and his attorney Wednesday.
Civil rights groups make another bid to block part of SB1070
Civil rights groups have asked a federal appeals court to prevent the most contentious part of Arizona's immigration law from taking effect.
Injunction sought in Arizona immigration case
Opponents have asked a federal judge to delay Arizona authorities from enforcing the most contentious section of the state's heavily debated immigration law.
Phoenix police step up patrols at Sikh temples
Phoenix police are stepping up patrols around the city's three Sikh temples in the wake of a deadly shooting at a Wisconsin temple.
Panel scrutinizes federal decision to end immigration agreements with Arizona lawmen
A Republican-led ad hoc committee has begun looking into the implications of the Obama administration’s decision to sever agreements that authorized local law enforcers to check people’s immigration status.
Supreme Court, feds gut SB1070 enforcement
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the heart of SB1070, but it pulled out the teeth. And the U.S. Department of Homeland Security cut off the arms and legs. The victory declared by Gov. Jan Brewer and other supporters of Arizona’s landmark illegal immigration law will almost certainly ring hollow, at least as long as President Barack Obama is in office.
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[...]
Judge bars Phoenix from paying police for union work
A judge is prohibiting Phoenix from paying police union officials for time spent on union activities.
New Phoenix police chief to be sworn in Monday
Phoenix's new police chief will be sworn in at Phoenix City Hall on Monday.
Tempe mayoral candidate denies abuse allegation
A candidate for Tempe, Ariz., mayor is facing allegations he sexually abused a girl nearly 30 years ago.
Justices appear OK with SB1070 provision to allow police to check immigration status
The Supreme Court appears ready to allow Arizona to enforce a state law provision that requires police officers to check the immigration status of people they think are in the country illegally.
Forum about Arpaio’s office set for Tuesday
Latino and black leaders will hold a forum in Phoenix Tuesday night to gather public input on what sort of agreement the U.S. Justice Department should strike with Sheriff Joe Arpaio to settle civil rights allegations against the police agency.
