More Arizona Justice System News Stories

Appeals Court: Collecting Early Ballots Not a Crime in Arizona

The ruling blocks an Arizona law; considered a win for Democratic get-out-the-vote efforts.

State, Rights Groups Settle Challenges Over SB 1070

Agreement calls for guidelines on how 'show me your papers' part of law is applied.

Rights Groups: Close Private Immigrant Detention Centers

300 organizations send letter after federal promise to phase out private prisons.

Cell Phone Search Requires Warrant, Arizona Supreme Court Says

Right to privacy extends to one's phone even when it is in another's apartment, judges wrote.

Pima County Group Aims to Break Cycle of Incarceration

MacArthur Foundation-funded program wants to reduce missed court dates, jailtime for some nonviolent crimes.

Bus Fare Debate: Tucson Wants Revenue; Riders Say No

Plus: Election Recap, OSIRIS-REx Preview, and US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan speech.

Pima County Attorney and Sheriff Primary Races

Republican sheriff candidates and Democratic attorney candidates vie for your vote.

Ruling: Smell of Marijuana Justifies Police Search

Arizona Supreme Court Sides With State on Probable Cause Question.

FBI: Arrested Tucsonan Called Himself 'American Jihadist'

18-year-old man being held in Phoenix on terrorism, conspiracy charges.

Sheriff: Cartels Forcing Migrants to Traffic Drugs

Armed drug smugglers are using threats and intimidation against unwilling migrants.

Supreme Court Leaves Obama Immigration Policy Blocked

Range of Arizona reactions: President must 'enforce immigration laws;' 'heartbreaking news.'

State Judicial Review Panel Checks in on 70 Jurists

Judges will be on November ballot for 'yes' or 'no' votes on retention.

Magazine Challenges Arizona Corrections Department Over Censorship

Prison Legal News editor claims state's action suppress magazine's First Amendment rights

McCain: Wait for New President to Replace Scalia

Arizona senator sides with fellow Republicans, drawing opponent's criticism.

Goldwater Institute Lawyer Named to State Supreme Court

Appointment of Clint Bolick is his first judicial job after years as constitutional litigator.

Immigrant Advocates Want End to Operation Streamline

Protesters say record shows it doesn't work; McCain, Flake want it expanded.

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