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Judge weighs legality of new abortion law
The question of whether Arizona gets to enforce a new restriction on the right to abortion could turn on whether a federal judge considers it a ban or a restriction.
Brnovich assesses impact of ‘dreamers’ ruling
The state’s top attorney is reviewing whether a ruling against the Obama administration on “dreamers” last week will help him win one, if not both lawsuits he is fighting.
High court leaves door open for Obama “deferred action’’ challenge
The nation's high court on Monday gave the Obama administration the chance to defend its “deferred action” programs for immigrants and declined a head-on challenge to them by Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
Bill bars state resources to carry out presidential orders, court rulings
A first-term lawmaker is pushing legislation he contends will block at least two branches of the federal government from imposing their will on Arizona.
Year in Review: Big year for Redistricting Commission at U.S. Supreme Court
The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission became a quasi-regular fixture at the U.S. Supreme Court this year as remapping panel defended the work it did and even its right to do it.
Hispanic congressmen say Texas lawsuit would disenfranchise many
A separate redistricting case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 8 has Hispanic congressmen worried it could lead to giving the majority Anglo population a new tool to maintain political control despite changing demographics.
2 Supreme Court cases to determine fate of Arizona legislative map
Depending on the outcome of two U.S. Supreme Court cases, Arizona’s legislative districts could see a radical makeover in the coming year, and either or both could spell trouble for Democrats.
High court considers Arizona redistricting challenge
The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court gave a skeptical response today to arguments by Republican interests that the lines for the state's 30 legislative districts were illegally drawn.
U.S. Supreme Court to determine legality of legislative map
The fate of Arizona’s legislative map will hinge on whether the U.S. Supreme Court believes the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission was justified in underpopulating most Democratic districts or overpopulating Republican ones.
U.S. Supreme Court schedules arguments in redistricting case
The U.S. Supreme Court scheduled oral arguments for December 8 in a case that could redraw the legislative boundaries created by the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission. A group of GOP... […]
U.S. Supreme Court ruling could hamper toxic waste cleanups around Arizona
A ruling Monday from the U.S. Supreme Court could make it harder for state environmental officials to reach settlements with some polluters to clean up hazardous waste sites.
Secretary of State Reagan asks US Supreme Court to void Arizona legislative maps
Secretary of State Michele Reagan has joined with Republican interests in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to void the state’s current legislative redistricting plan.
