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U..S. Supreme Court

Nov 20, 2018

AZ Supreme Court to hear Phoenix anti-discrimination case

The state's high court has agreed to decide whether cities can force businesses to do work for those whose views, practices or lifestyles conflict with the owners' religious beliefs.

Nov 7, 2018

High Court: Age discrimination law applies to small government agencies

Two former Mount Lemmon firefighters have won the right to sue the tiny department for age discrimination.

Nov 6, 2018

Arizona appeals decision to strike law banning state contractors from boycotting Israel

Attorneys for the state want a federal appeals court to allow it to deny public contracts to those who boycott Israel, saying Arizona has a legitimate interest in denying support to the Palestine Liberation Army and its "unsavory -- and frequently murderous -- ends.''

In this Oct. 5, 2015 file photo, the Supreme Court is seen in Washington. The court’s June 21 ruling allows states to enforce laws requiring many out-of-state businesses to collect taxes on sales made to local residents. PHOTO BY CAROLYN KASTER/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nov 5, 2018

AG takes no bail law to U.S. Supreme Court

The state Attorney General's Office is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate a voter-approved provision of the Arizona Constitution which allows accused rapists to be held without bail while awaiting trial.

Oct 29, 2018

U.S. Supreme Court seeks views of federal government in Arizona border shooting

The nation's high court wants the views of the Trump administration on whether a Border Patrol agent can be held liable for shooting and killing a teen through the border fence in Nogales.

Oct 16, 2018

Treason, Trump, Obamacare at issue in Sinema, McSally debate

Hoping to remind voters of her foe's history, Republican senatorial contender Martha McSally said Monday that Kyrsten Sinema, her Democratic foe, is guilty of supporting "treason.''

Oct 15, 2018

Homie’s appeal for vote grabs attention

A new guerilla marketing campaign is taking advantage of an election season loophole in Arizona, and leaving some Phoenix-area residents wondering: Who is “Homie,” and why is he or she running for the U.S. Senate?

Oct 8, 2018

John Dacey: Aiming to put private prisons before Supreme Court

All John Dacey wants is to get a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. Then, if he’s successful, the high court would rule in favor of his cause by outlawing private prisons.

Oct 1, 2018

U.S. Supreme Court keeps ban on uranium mining at Grand Canyon

In a major victory for environmental groups and the Havasupai Tribe, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rebuffed a bid by mining interests to overturn a 20-year ban on extracting uranium from about a million acres around the Grand Canyon National Park.

Sep 21, 2018

Prop 306 foe warns of ‘Trojan horse’ to undermine Clean Elections

A measure Republican lawmakers put on the November ballot could determine how much Arizonans actually know about who is trying to influence political campaigns.

Jul 26, 2018

Non-discrimination policies not about wedding invitations or sandwiches

Real religious freedom does not force others to adopt one belief or constrict behaviors according to one dogma. Real freedom of speech has to be balanced with other fundamental rights such as equality and fairness and even safety – you can’t yell fire in a crowded theater. Don’t be fooled by false prophets seeking profits.

Gov. Doug Ducey with Cathi Herrod, president of the anti-abortion Center for Arizona Policy (Capitol Media Services 2015 file photo by Howard Fischer)
Jul 9, 2018

Wait on Supreme Court justice nominee sparks speculation on outlawing abortion

The president's choice for a new Supreme Court justice Monday means the ability of Arizona women to terminate a pregnancy likely depends on who is elected governor in November.

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