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Attorney Reflects on Murder Trial of Border Agent Lonnie Swartz

Bill Risner has represented several plaintiffs in civil cases against the Border Patrol.

Fighting Hate with Love

An Interview with Civil Rights Pioneer Bernard Lafayette

Opening Arguments Delivered in Murder Trial Against Border Agent

The prosecution says the agent acted as judge, jury and executioner. The defense says the agent feared for his life.

State Blocks and Fines Telemarketer For Abusing 'Do Not Call' List

Attorney General's office fines company $1M for illegal calls.

Pima County Corrections Officer Arrested Over Smuggling

Martin Lopez had worked 11 months as corrections officer and was on probationary status.

Audit: ICE Improperly Changed Eloy Deal to Get Detention Facility In Texas

ICE responded to the Inspector General audit by saying it has the unique authority to change agreements.

SCOTUS Reverses Appeals Court Decision on Immigrant Bond Hearings

The decision deals with the right to bond hearings for immigrants undergoing prolonged detainment.

County Inviting Residents to Settle Pending Legal Issues

Nontraditional warrant resolution session being held on Saturday.

Look Beyond Words to Facts in Immigration Debate, Lawyer Says

Tucson immigration expert advises a closer look at terms that are politically charged.

Immigration Court Backlog Surging

Judges say system is broken

Report Raises Red Flags Over Treatment of Immigrant Detainees

Families with loved ones at the Eloy Detention Center worry about their safety and health.

Arizona Supreme Court Censures Pima County Justice of the Peace

Paula Aboud stole assessment and answer key, claimed actions were a practical joke.

County Offers Free Active Shooter Training

Run, hide, fight is the idea behind the classes, offered again because of recent mass shootings.

Sen. Flake Wants Supreme Court to Hear Courtroom Shackling Case

At issue is a ruling over the shackling of large groups of pretrial detainees in court.

AZ Supreme Court Strikes Down Part of Child Protection Law

Enhanced sentences must be tied to actual victims, court says.

SCOTUS to Hear Arguments on Bond Hearings for Undocumented Immigrants

Case to decide if noncitizens have same due process right to bond hearing as citizens.

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