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. She has served as a judge ...

Justice Maria Elena Cruz took an oath of office Monday to become the newest member of the Arizona Supreme Court. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs administered the oath to Cruz, who restores the bench to ...

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. She has served as a judge for ...

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 ...

Arizona 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 ...