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 ...

Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) appointed a new justice to ... Hobbs nominated Judge Maria Elena Cruz, a lifelong resident of Yuma, Arizona, to the state Supreme Court. Cruz will replace Justice Robert ...

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 ...