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Final prison for Loughner depends on assessment
With life behind bars now a certainty for Jared Lee Loughner, federal prison officials will have to determine just where to put him.
Ex-Rep. Miranda allies ask court for leniency
Congressman Ed Pastor is among current and former politicians, a mayor, a community college president and a host of life-long friends of Richard Miranda asking a federal judge for leniency when the ex-lawmaker is sentenced June 5.
Arredondo charged in FBI bribery sting
A federal grand jury today charged Rep. Ben Arredondo with bribery, fraud, attempted extortion and false statements for allegedly taking thousands of dollars in game tickets and other perks in exchange for brokering property deals in Tempe.
Brewer drops medical marijuana suit
After a nearly eight-month court fight, Arizona’s voter-approved medical marijuana law is back on track for full implementation.
Federal court throws out Brewer’s medical marijuana suit
A federal judge today dismissed the lawsuit filed by Gov. Jan Brewer that stalled key portions of a state-run medical marijuana program, which was narrowly approved by Arizona voters in 2010.
Lawyer seeks to take political wraps off judges
Most judges in Arizona are elected, but they are muzzled and hand-cuffed when it comes to campaigning.
They can’t put out their hands for money and they can’t endorse or associate with candidates in other partisan elections or political causes, but an attorney in Mohave County is among a handful of judicial candidates and judges around the nation who are challenging the constitution[...]
Brewer asks suit dismissal over her Day of Prayer
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is asking a federal court in Phoenix to dismiss a lawsuit over her "day of prayer" proclamations.
Tucson schools settle discrimination lawsuit
The Department of Justice has settled an employment discrimination case against the Tucson Unified School District.
Judge unimpressed with state’s arguments in SB1070 countersuit
U.S. District Court Judge Susan Bolton didn’t immediately rule on a motion to dismiss Arizona’s countersuit against the federal government, but left no doubt that she would throw out at least part of the case.
Judge rules Glendale cannot annex tribal land
A U.S. District Court Judge has ruled an Arizona law that would have allowed Glendale to annex Tohono O'odham land is unconstitutional and in direct violation of federal law.
Obama nominates two for federal judgeships in Arizona
President Barack Obama is nominating two Tucson lawyers to serve as U.S. District Court judges.
Appeals court rejects former Rep. Renzi’s claims, says fraud case can go forward
A federal appeals court on June 23 rejected former Rep. Richard Renzi’s claim that his legislative position should protect him from prosecution on charges of fraud and corruption.
