Attorney General Kris Mayes and others ask to defend health access for 'Dreamers'
They want to take up the mantle since they anticipate President-elect Donald Trump's administration will not do so after he takes office on Monday.
Arizona prosecutors seek death penalty after a 2-year pause in executions
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office asked the state Supreme Court on Friday to issue a warrant for the execution of Aaron Brian Gunches.
Arizona official who delayed county’s 2022 election certification didn’t have immunity, court says
The court also said certifying election results is an administrative responsibility and that legislative immunity doesn’t apply to Crosby’s situation.
Former Pima County Sheriff's Sergeant Ricardo Garcia found guilty of attempted sexual assault and sexual abuse
The jury found him not guilty of sexual assault.
Court blocks Tucson Inn demolition amid preservation dispute
Judge halts the demolition of three motels on Miracle Mile and asbestos abatement after preservation groups argue the actions threaten the historic integrity of the iconic motels.
Defense argues consent was possible for passed-out victim deputy at the center of Pima County Sheriff’s Department rape case
Closing arguments reiterated the defense’s focus on the victim’s prior history with Garcia, and inconsistencies made in her initial statements to police.
AG Mayes sues Saudi-owned alfalfa farm Fondomonte
The lawsuit alleges that the company has excessively pumped groundwater, causing a nuisance in La Paz County.
Judge dismisses challenge to dual language program, citing lack of standing
This lawsuit was Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne's second attempt at targeting the learning model.
University of Arizona Innocence Project awarded $1.5 million grant for wrongful convictions work
The federal funding will support DNA evidence analysis, helping to overturn wrongful convictions and train future advocates in Arizona.
“I did not want to let her go back inside,” says first responder in Pima County deputy rape case
Another responding deputy testified Ricardo Garcia was on first-name basis with Sheriff Chris Nanos.
Former Pima County Sergeant accused of rape was “best friends” with Sheriff Nanos, says victim
The victim’s testimony wrapped up on the third day of Ricardo Garcia’s trial.
Victim and other witnesses share painful testimony in rape case involving a former Pima County Sheriff’s employee
This is the second day of the trial of Ricardo Garcia.
Following abortion rights ballot measure, lawsuit seeks to overturn Arizona's 15-week ban
Plantiffs are suing the state, arguing that the 15-week law is now unconstitutional.
Arizona executions to resume, breaking 2-year pause during review of state death penalty procedures
The attorney general said in May that executions could resume by early 2025.
Former Pima County Sergeant seeks dismissal of sexual assault case
Ricardo Garcia claims the sheriff's department's investigation resulted in several due process violations.
