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Pima County Court Night Shines Light on Legal System

Annual event invites people to go to court to get legal information.

Border Patrol Agent Indicted in Mexican Teen's Death in 2012

Rock throwing led agent to shoot through border fence, killing 16-year-old in 2012.

Arpaio Contempt Hearing Over Latino Profiling Resumes

Sheriff, several of his top officers face federal sanctions, possibility of criminal charges.

Raising Awareness About Verbal and Physical Aggression

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is in October

Some DUI Offenders in Tucson Get Home Detention Option

Those considered low risk will wear GPS ankle bracelets at home and work.

ACLU Challenges Law Enforcement's Seizure, Sale of Private Property

Attorneys for ACLU say Arizona's law unfairly incentivizes law enforcement

Non-Profit Group Helps Tucson Voters Become Politically Active

The Arizona Justice Alliance teaches voters to not be intimidated by the legislative process

Reports: Juvenile Justice System Fails Native Youth

One said state courts are twice as likely to incarcerate Native teens for minor crimes

Judge: Family Can Sue Border Patrol Agent Who Shot Teen

Rock-throwing incident at border fence in Nogales left Mexican youth dead with mutiple wounds.

Can Child Molesting Suspect Question Accusers?

Prosecutors say former Minutemen leader will further traumatize young witnesses.

Ducey Wants Investigation of For-Profit Prison in Kingman

Three days of inmate riots cause minor injuries and extensive property damage

Businesses, Feds Meet on Border Banking; No Resolutions

Federal money-laundering regulations hampering economy; olutions could add expense.

METRO WEEK: Evaluating Police-Community Relations

Tucson Police Department expands outreach, minority community leader says more work to be done

Demonstrators Protest Arivaca Border Patrol Checkpoint

Inland traffic stops lead to profiling, deaths, they say; Patrol chief says they provide security.

Arpaio Hearing Raises Ethical Questions

Maricopa County sheriff disclosed he knew of investigations with possible links to judge.

UA Professor Charged with Defrauding Meat Store

Long-term faculty member indicted on 10 felony accusations he misappropriated money.

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