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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.

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.

Ex-Phoenix Suns employee files racial discrimination, retaliation lawsuit against the team

After being fired in 2023, the employee filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Arizona Attorney General’s Office’s civil rights division.

Judge recuses himself in Arizona fake elector case after urging response to attacks on Kamala Harris

A spokesperson for Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes declined to comment on the judge’s recusal.

Arizona Supreme Court declines emergency request to extend ballot 'curing' deadline

The decision came Sunday after voter rights groups complained of delays in vote counting and in notifying voters about signature problems.

ACLU asks Arizona Supreme Court to extend 'curing' deadline after vote-count delays

The groups argued that tens of thousands of Arizonans could be disenfranchised

Settlement with Kroger adds $68.5 million to AZ opioid fund

Agreement also adds reporting requirements to Fry's & Smith's pharmacies.

Appeals court says Arizona should release list of voters with unverified citizenship

The court rejected an appeal by Secretary of State Adrian Fontes’ office that sought to reverse the lower court’s order or at least suspend it.

Mayes joins 24 states to challenge Idaho's abortion ban

Idaho's abortion ban faces legal challenge as Mayes joins 24 states to uphold protections for emergency care.

AZ Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick faces complaint over alleged judicial conduct violation

Bolick is under fire for allegedly violating judicial conduct rules at a Republican Party event.

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