Gov. Hobbs said the nomination of Judge Cruz is a “historic moment” for Arizona. She said numerous people reached out to endorse the nomination of Cruz. “Judge Maria Elena C ...

Arizona Court of Appeals Judge Maria Elena Cruz is Gov. Katie Hobbs’ pick for the vacancy on the state Supreme Court. Cruz will be replacing former Justice Robert Brutinel, who retired in October. She ...

The appointment of Maria Elena Cruz broadens the racial, geographic and political diversity of the seven-member, ...