Justice Maria Elena Cruz took an oath of office Monday to become the newest member of the Arizona Supreme Court. Democratic ...

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of Judge Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court Wednesday. Once she is formally appointed to the state's highest court, she will be ...

How Maria Elena Cruz is a historic Arizona Supreme Court pick. Cruz’s appointment to the seat formerly held by Justice Robert Brutinel, who retired last year, is historic on several levels.

Judge Maria Elena Cruz was appointed to the Arizona Supreme Court by Gov. Katie Hobbs. Cruz will be the first Latina and Black person to serve on the state's highest court. Cruz replaces Justice ...

Maria "Mary" Cruz Solis Chacon. On Monday August 9, 2021 after 99 years our beloved Maria "Mary" Cruz Solis Chacon has gone to her eternal home with our heavenly father.

The Arizona Supreme Court now has seven justices after Maria Elena Cruz was sworn in on Feb. 3. She's a historical appointee, and we're learning more about her in a one-on-one interview.

Maria Elena Cruz speaks to reporters after Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announces Cruz's appointment to the Arizona Supreme Court in Phoenix on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Gabriel ...

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court has appointed Maria Elena Cruz to the post of Presiding Judge for Yuma County. She will start her job on March 25 and succeed Judge John Nelson, who's ...

Maria Elena Cruz was sworn in Feb. 3 as the newest Arizona Supreme Court justice. Cruz, appointed by Gov. Katie Hobbs, is the first Latina and Black justice on the court.

Gov. Katie Hobbs has named appeals court Judge Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court. Cruz is the first Latina and first Black Arizonan to serve on the state’s most influential bench.