Judge denies Ariz. lawmakers stay on English instruction
ruling
Associated Press
PHOENIX - A federal judge on Monday refused to issue a stay requested by
Republican lawmakers as they appeal a ruling requiring them to provide
adequate funding for English language programs in the state.
U.S. District Judge Raner C. Collins had given the Republican-led
Legislature until the end of the legislative session to improve funding for
programs for students learning English. But the session ended last week
without any action on the issue.
That could set the stage for fines or other sanctions against the state
unless an appellate court puts the judge's order on hold. A lawyer for the
legislative leaders has said they would ask the appellate court to issue a
stay if Collins refused.
Collins issued Monday's decision without explanation.