Civil rights advisory board hears testimony on SB 1070

At a forum Tuesday evening, the Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board heard testimony from members of the public about the impact of Arizona's immigration law SB 1070. The advisory board is gathering information about the implementation law in order to make future recommendations.

Attorneys for leaders in FLDS case want trial moved

Attorneys for the town of Hilldale, Utah want their civil rights trial moved from Phoenix to Utah.

Headed to court? MCSO and DOJ at odds

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Justice are threatening to sue each other over an agreement to resolve racial discrimination claims.   MCSO agreed to work with

Share your thoughts on Sheriff Joe

The U.S. Department of Justice has found widespread civil rights abuses and racial profiling in the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. What is your reaction? What's your opinion of Sheriff Joe?

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