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Supreme Court

Jul 1, 2016

Sign anarchy: Aftermath of Supreme Court decision opens Pandora’s Box of sign code problems

As the political season begins in earnest and campaign signs start to pepper roads around the state, a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision is complicating cities’ abilities to regulate other kinds of signs.

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Jun 30, 2016

Planned Parenthood seeks repeal of abortion laws in 8 states

Planned Parenthood says it will work with its abortion-rights allies in eight states to repeal laws that may be vulnerable following the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down tough abortion restrictions in Texas.

Apr 21, 2016

State museum to mark 50th anniversary of Miranda decision

The Arizona Capitol Museum is marking the upcoming 50th anniversary of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that requires police officers to warn arrested people that they have a right to remain silent.

Feb 23, 2016

Voting from the grave: Legal expert believes Scalia should still have a say

An Arizona attorney who specializes in election law thinks recently deceased Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia should be able to vote on pending cases from the grave -- sort of.

Feb 15, 2016

Scalia’s death could doom Republican redistricting case

The death Saturday of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia could undermine efforts by Arizona Republicans to undo the state's 30 legislative districts.

Jan 8, 2016

New Supreme Court justice puts government to the test

Legal experts say Bolick, who has no experience on the bench and is a registered independent, was a bold choice, and they expect him to continue a career-long advocacy of expanding rights under the Arizona Constitution.

Jan 4, 2016

Former commissioners weigh in on Bitter Smith conflict

Saying there's no longer any need for a ruling, Attorney General Mark Brnovich on Monday urged the state's high court to dismiss his claim that Susan Bitter Smith was serving illegally on the Arizona Corporation Commission.

Jan 4, 2016

Gilbert pastor led notable winners in 2015 court cases

Courts, like politics, have their winners and losers. And politics was at the center of many legal controversies in 2015.

Dec 3, 2015

AG files to remove Bitter Smith from Corporation Commission

A months-long siege on Arizona’s energy regulatory agency by a nonprofit funded by renewable energy interests is forcing the state’s top regulator onto the edge of a political precipice.

Dec 1, 2015

State Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal in Minuteman case

The Arizona Supreme Court refused today to hear the state’s appeal of a lower-court decision allowing the founder of a border-watch group to personally cross examine two girls he is accused of molesting.

Dec 1, 2015

Party official says Bitter Smith should consider resigning

The head of the state Republican Party said Tuesday that Susan Bitter Smith should consider resigning from the Arizona Corporation Commission rather than fighting the bid by Attorney General Mark Brnovich to have her ousted from office.

Nov 30, 2015

AG files to remove Bitter Smith from Corp Comm

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is asking the state’s Supreme Court justices to remove chief energy regulator Susan Bitter Smith from office, arguing she is not eligible to hold it because of her ties to companies she regulates.

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