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Immigration Courts Drowning in Deportation Cases

10,000 immigration cases backlogged in Arizona, 500,000 nationwide.

16 Seeking Pima County Superior Court Judge Spot

Public feedback sought at Wednesday meeting in Tucson.

Former CIA Operative in Russia Now Lives in Tucson Area

Spy agency gathers information, he says, and politicians decide what to do with it.

Have a Pima County Court Date? You'll Get a Text

The county hopes to get people in court by staying current with how people communicate.

Solitary Thoughts

A special edition of Arizona Spotlight focused on solitary confinement - and its cause and effects.

News Media Lawyer: Free Press Is Nonpartisan Issue

'Redefine the American consensus ... no matter where we are in the political spectrum.'

Survey: Arizona Voters Support Alternatives to Bail

If a person poses no safety risk Arizonans see no need to keep them in jail.

First Latino, One Other Justice Join Arizona Supreme Court

State's high court has now officially expanded to seven members.

Effort to Block Higher Minimum Wage in Court Tuesday

Maricopa County judge schedules hearing on business groups' suit to block Jan 1 start.

Mental Health Key to Reducing Pima County Jail Population

Officials focus on screenings, services with $1.5M grant to keep people out of jail.

Can Trump Keep Promise to Deport Criminal Migrants?

Some possible scenarios regarding the infrastructure and execution.

Two Appointed to Expanded Arizona Supreme Court

Gov. Doug Ducey names Andrew Gould, John Lopez to state's high court.

Election Analysis: 'McSally ... just about perfect candidate'

What will governance look like now that Southern Arizona's races are decided?

UA Immigrant Dreamer: 'I Am Back to a State of Uncertainty'

President-elect vowed to reverse Obama action temporarily blocking deportation.

Barbara LaWall Secures 6th Term as Pima County Attorney

20-year incumbent won the race by more than 100,000 votes.

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.

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