Where do the tens of thousands of people in Arizona's prisons fit in redistricting?
As Arizona prepares to redraw the boundaries of its political districts, some argue stuffing districts with prisons can be its own kind of gerrymandering.
Judge strikes down Trump-era water regulation that limited protections
Two local tribes were part of the effort to restore broader definitions of protected waterways in the Clean Water Act.
Legal settlement is a win for Pascua Yaqui voting rights.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Understanding Lewy Body Dementia; and remembering NPR broadcaster Neal Conan through his love of comic books.
With moratorium in place, how eviction cases are processed in court
Plus, new legal resources available to tenants in Pima County facing eviction.
Ducey appoints ex-aide to fill state Supreme Court vacancy
Kathryn Hackett King, a Phoenix lawyer, was Ducey’s deputy general counsel from 2015 to 2017.
Supreme Court upholds Arizona voting restrictions
The court ruled 6-3 against a Democratic challenge to the restrictions
Supreme Court has decided Alaska Native Corporations qualify for CARES Act funding
If the court had sided with federally-recognized tribes, some tribal nations, possibly in Arizona, may have received more funds.
Tohono O'odham Nation advocates in Congress for properly funded federal services
Tribal leaders call out government's failure to fulfill promises to fund hospitals, school and detention centers in tribal lands.
Public radio investigates tribal jails, finds tragedy
The investigation identifies a 'pattern of neglect and mismanagement that lead to their death.'
Report examines jail-based voting in Arizona
The report looks into what counties had the best jail-based voting procedures in the November 2020 election.
Navajo Nation names new financial officer during investigation
After reports of 'concerns and irregularities' with a COVID-19 testing contract, the tribe names Elizabeth Begay to head the Navajo Nation Office of the Controller.
Tribal police academy honors Tohono O'odham officer, Bryan Brown
The virtual ceremony remember eight tribal officers who died in the line of duty.
Navajo Nation remembers missing or murdered loved ones May 5
The Missing and Murdered Dine Relatives group hosted a Zoom meeting for loved ones impacted by the MMIWG crisis to share their stories.
Jury trials resume at Pima County Superior Court
The pandemic led to a nearly year-long pause.
New missing and murdered unit for American Indians and Alaska Natives
The new enterprise would facilitate interagency investigations on current and cold cases.
