Newest member of Arizona Supreme Court sworn

Maria Elena Cruz Breaks New Ground as First Latina and Black Justice on Arizona Supreme Court
Maria Elena Cruz becomes the first Latina and Black justice on Arizona's Supreme Court, reflecting the state's growing diversity. Appointed by a Democratic governor, she brings a bipartisan judicial background to the court.
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 Robert Brutinel.
Hobbs appoints first Latina and Black justice to Arizona Supreme Court
Arizona's new Supreme Court Justice xxxxxxx, has strong ties to the University of Arizona. Cruz earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the school in 1998 and a law degree
'It is an honor': Arizona Supreme Court Justice Maria Elena Cruz makes history
The BriefArizona Supreme Court Justice Maria Elena Cruz is a historic appointee made by Gov. Katie Hobbs.She is the first Latina and Black woman to be appointed and sworn in.She lives in Yuma with her family and will continue to do so while serving.
A history of birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court
This article was updated on Feb. 6 at 2:04 p.m. Shortly after being sworn into office on Jan. 20 for a second term, President Donald Trump issued an executive order ending birthright citizenship – the guarantee of citizenship to anyone born in the United States.
Gov. Katie Hobbs appoints Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court
Maria Elena Cruz, a state appeals court judge, is the first Latina and first Black Arizonan to serve on the state’s most influential bench.
Arizona’s governor appoints first Latina and Black justice to state Supreme Court
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has appointed Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court. The state appellate judge from rural Yuma County will become the first Latina and the first Black person chosen for the state’s high court.
Arizona's newest Supreme Court Justice shares goals for new role
When Maria Elena Cruz was sworn in as Arizona's newest Supreme Court Justice on Monday, she made history on multiple counts. Cruz is the first Justice appointed by Gov. Katie Hobbs, and she'll be the only Justice on the seven-person court that was appointed by a Democrat.
History made with new AZ Supreme Court Justice
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. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has more.

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