Arizona

Arizona State Capitol Marched Upon by Advocates Protesting for Unborn Children’s Protection and Abortion Rights

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PHOENIX, Arizona – Hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of individuals took to the streets surrounding the Arizona State Capitol on Friday, united in their mission to defend the rights of unborn children. The rally drew in a diverse range of participants, including Judith Villegas, an anti-abortion advocate who spoke passionately about her personal experience with abortion and its lasting impact on her physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being. The future of abortion in Arizona remains uncertain, as the Arizona State Supreme Court deliberates on whether to uphold a near-total abortion ban that predates the state’s establishment. … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Arizona Law Requiring Voter Proof of U.S. Citizenship, Dismissing Discrimination Claims

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Phoenix, Arizona – A federal judge has ruled that a new voting law in Arizona, which requires voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, is not discriminatory. U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton concluded that the state legislators did not discriminate when they adopted the voting laws and that the state has a legitimate interest in preventing voter fraud, according to The Associated Press. In her ruling, Judge Bolton stated that the court found Arizona’s interests in preventing non-citizens from voting and promoting public confidence in elections outweighed any burden that voters may face when providing … Read more

Arizona House Rejects Proposal to Honor Justice Sandra Day O’Connor at U.S. Capitol, Following Her Son’s Objection

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PHOENIX, Arizona – A proposal to honor former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor with a statue in the U.S. Capitol has been rejected by the Arizona House. The resolution, put forward by Republican Rep. Matt Gress, failed to pass with a vote of 21-38. The majority of lawmakers who voted against the resolution cited O’Connor’s son, Scott O’Connor, who objected to the proposal on the grounds that his mother is already set to be honored at the nation’s Capitol with statues of O’Connor and former Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Scott O’Connor’s argument proved … Read more

Navigating the Divorce Process in Arizona: Requirements, Options, and Child Custody Considerations

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Tucson, Arizona – If you’re considering filing for divorce in Arizona, there are several important factors to keep in mind. First and foremost, either you or your spouse must have lived in the state for at least 90 days. While physical separation is not necessary, your marriage must be irretrievably broken with no chance of reconciliation. To kick off the divorce process, you will need to file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in the county where you or your spouse reside, along with the required fee, at the office of the Clerk of the … Read more