Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs appoints Maria Elena Cruz, first Latina and Black person, to the state Supreme Court.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs appointed Maria Elena Cruz to the state Supreme Court, marking the first time a Latina and Black person has served on the high court. Cruz, a Democrat with 20 years of judicial experience, will broaden the court's racial and political diversity. Born in New York, Cruz moved to Arizona as a teenager and has served on the Yuma County Superior Court and the Arizona Court of Appeals. Her appointment is seen as a historic moment for the state.

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