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Maricopa Sheriff to Shut Down Arpaio's Tent City Jail

'Circus-like atmosphere' coming to end; savings could total $4.5 million annually.

Remains of Tucson Child Missing 5 Years Found in Desert

Police say investigation continuing in death of Isabel Celis, who disappeared from her home in April 2012.

Will Tucson Clash with Feds over 'Immigrant Welcoming'?

US Attorney General threatens to cut funding for cities not enforcing federal laws.

A Seminar to Help Public Understand Common Legal Issues

No legal advice offered at Thursday event, but information on civil and family law, resources available.

Remembrance for Those Who Died in the Desert

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The American Friends Service Committee marks 100 years working for justice; Celebrating growth at the Mission Garden Project; and the US Poet Laureate Herrera visits a Tucson elementary school.

US Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Tucson Election System

Court rejects Republican appeal that system violates one person, one vote provision.

Flake On Gorsuch: Nominee Right About Role of Courts

Senator gave his view at Monday’s Supreme Court nomination hearing.

Arizona Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Minimum Wage Increase

Business groups brought the challenge to voter-approved Prop. 206 to the state's top court.

Want to See State Courts in Action? Appeals Coming to UA

Arizona appeals court will hear civil and criminal cases at the university law school.

Is Arizona's Minimum Wage Increase Constitutional?

State Supreme Court hears pro-con arguments; businesses opposed.

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.'

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