Maria Elena Cruz sworn in, becomes newest Arizona Supreme Court justice
Gov. Katie Hobbs administered the oath to Cruz, who restores the bench to seven members after the retirement of Justice ...
Arizona’s governor appoints first Latina and Black justice to state Supreme Court
PHOENIX (AP) — Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs appointed Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court on Wednesday, making the state appellate judge from rural Yuma County the first Latina and first ...
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Former Yuma County judge Maria Elena Cruz appointed first Afro-Latina to Arizona Supreme Court
Gov. Katie Hobbs on Monday placed the first Latina and the first Black ever on the Arizona Supreme Court. While in private ...
Judge Maria Elena Cruz is sworn in as Arizona's newest Supreme Court justice
Judge Maria Elena Cruz is sworn in as Arizona's newest Supreme Court justice by Gov. Katie Hobbs on Feb. 3, 2025.