Maria Elena Cruz becomes the first Latina and Black justice on Arizona's Supreme Court, reflecting the state's growing ...

Arizona's newest Supreme Court Justice Maria Elena Cruz spoke with ABC15 on Tuesday as she prepares to embark her new role.

The Arizona Supreme Court now has seven justices after Maria Elena Cruz was sworn in on Feb. 3. She's a historical appointee, ...

The Arizona Supreme Court now has seven justices after Maria Elena Cruz was sworn in on Feb. 3. She's a historical appointee, ...

Elizabeth Gutfahr, former Santa Cruz County treasurer, pleaded guilty in November to embezzling $38.7 million from 2014 to ...

Cochise County supervisor Tom Crosby asked Arizona's top court to review a criminal case against him in a last-ditch effort to avoid trial.

Maria Elena Cruz worked as a superior court judge in Yuma County for several years.

Judge Maria Elena Cruz was sworn into the Arizona Supreme Court by Gov. Hobbs on Feb. 3, 2025. Watch this US Marine attempt the new Army Combat Fitness Test. The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is an ...

Judge Maria Elena Cruz is sworn in as Arizona's newest Supreme Court justice by Gov. Katie Hobbs on Feb. 3, 2025.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs administered the judicial oath to judge Maria Elena Cruz, who is the first Latina and Black ...

Gov. Katie Hobbs administered the oath to Cruz, who restores the bench to seven members after the retirement of Justice ...

Education: University of Notre Dame, BA in political science and economics María Luisa Paúl is a reporter on The Washington Post's Morning Mix team. Paúl hails from Caracas, Venezuela. She ...