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Legislative leaders increase intervening in court 

Camryn Sanchez Arizona Capitol Times//August 4, 2023//

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Legislative leaders increase intervening in court 

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Legislative leaders earlier this week filed an emergency injunction in federal court to defend a law Republicans passed last year. That is one of one of many moves lawmakers have made in ongoing court cases this year. (Deposit Photos)

Legislative leaders increase intervening in court 

Camryn Sanchez Arizona Capitol Times//August 4, 2023//

On Aug. 1, legislative leaders filed an emergency motion in federal court to defend a law Republicans passed last year – one of many moves they’ve made in ongoing court...

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