Federal judge issues order, not stopping mining effort at Oak Flat
By not granting the preliminary injunction, the land swap between the U.S. Forest Service and Resolution Copper will proceed.
Arizona’s prison population declines by 11% during pandemic
The decrease reflects a slowdown in the state’s court system
Arizona Supreme Court judge retiring
The Court’s presiding disciplinary judge William J. O’Neil will step down later this year
Fort Yuma Quechan Tribal Council member dies after getting COVID-19
Claudette White was new to the council but had a legal history in tribal courts as a judge.
A conversation with law expert about Oak Flat and treaties
Law Professor Stacy Leeds discusses how a treaty from 1852 has bearing in the battle over Oak Flat.
San Carlos Tribal members run to advocate for Oak Flat
The group is running from the religious site to Phoenix before a court hearing discussing the area's future.
Local bars and restaurants sue Pima County over curfew
The lawsuit claims the county's 10 p.m. curfew is unlawful and discriminatory towards business deemed non-essential.
New Pima County attorney drops cash bail, some deportations
Laura Conover took office Monday, replacing Barbara LaWall.
Missing and murdered Indigenous women study committee releases recommendations
The committee identified a list of legislative, data and law enforcement recommendations.
25 judges to vote on? Start here.
Voters in Arizona decide on whether a judge should keep their job, but it's a job that can be hard to vet.
Indigenous Peoples' Day border demonstration ends with tear gas, arrests
11 demonstrators taken into DPS custody during a Border Patrol checkpoint blockade in Pima County.
UA School of Journalism starting diversity scholarship
A fundraiser forum discussed how minority journalists covered 2020 social justice movements.
Different perspectives at the Tucson Desert Art Museum.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: An essay about mortality in the time of COVID-19; and a dash of audio madness from the youth of the Scamp Radio (1/2) Hour.
Ingram-Lopez family seeks grand jury, criminal charges for TPD in-custody death
This week Pima County prosecutors opted against charging officers involved in Carlos Adrian Ingram-Lopez's April death.
Laura Conover on reforming the Pima County Attorney’s Office
The Democratic nominee runs unopposed on November's ballot.
