Listen: A once-fringe theory on birthright citizenship comes to the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments on May 15 in a case challenging an executive order President Trump signed in January to limit who is entitled to birthright citizenship.
“Adulting 101” class helps Pima County inmates rebuild after jail
Freedom Management classes focus on life skills and personal responsibility for the justice-involved.
Investigation into Tucson prisoner’s deaths ongoing
The Arizona Department of Corrections said Ricky Wassenaar was the sole suspect.
Pima County post-release program expands to felony cases
The Transitions Center has seen over 2,000 people in 18 months of operations.
Arizona prisoner set to be executed next week passes up chance to ask for reprieve
Gunches is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on March 19.
Deputy sentenced to one year in jail in high-profile Pima Sheriff’s rape case
“I’m in a million pieces,” the victim told the judge.
The Buzz: Mental healthcare in the Pima County Jail
The Buzz partners with Arizona Luminaria to tell the story of how one man and his family navigate complex mental health and justice systems.
Criminal justice reform groups say new misdemeanor expungement bill is a solid first step
Those with prior convictions face challenges beyond their records with the courts.
Lawyers for inmates ask judge to take over health care services in Arizona prisons
They say the Arizona corrections department lacks the leadership to comply with changes ordered by a judge in a 2012 lawsuit over the quality of health care for prisoners.
Court ruling ends nearly 50 Years of federal oversight for TUSD in desegregation case
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the 2022 district court's findings.
Sheriff Chris Nanos officially wins reelection in official recount
Heather Lappin "firmly" believes Nanos’ discipline impacted Pima Sheriff's race loss.
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.
Board of Supervisors approves additional $2 million for jail healthcare provider
The county said they will qualify for a carceral healthcare award early next year, just two years after in-custody deaths were at their peak.
Judge says Pima County Sheriff’s Department must clarify policy on protest attire
Both sides are calling the ruling a win.
Pima County Democrats back Republican Heather Lappin as Sheriff Nanos faces potential censure for election interference
Nanos released a four-page statement in response to the motion.
