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

Maria Elena Cruz, a state appeals court judge, is the first Latina and first Black Arizonan to serve on the state’s most ...

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

Judge Maria Elena Cruz was sworn into the Arizona Supreme Court by Gov. Hobbs on Feb. 3, 2025. Chili’s is seeing a surge in popularity, spurred by TikTok, price cuts, and menu changes.

Maria Elena Cruz was sworn in Feb. 3 as the ... She has served as a judge for two decades, most recently on the Arizona Court of Appeals. Cruz, a Democrat, was appointed by Republican Gov.