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Judge disqualifies himself from lawsuit challenging ballot measure on judicial retention
A trial judge recused himself Tuesday from deciding the legality of a ballot measure that would give him and his colleagues lifetime appointments.
Groups challenge legislative ballot referrals
A group trying to oust two Supreme Court justices over their decision on abortion filed suit Friday to block a ballot measure that would nullify any votes to remove them and instead give them and other judges what could amount to lifetime appointments.
Liberal group sues to keep border measure off ballot
Legislative Republicans passed a border ballot measure that may take years to take effect if voters pass the measure in November, but opponents are hoping a judge will keep the measure off the ballot.
Divided House passes border measure
Republicans in the state House of Representatives approved a ballot referral on party lines that will allow voters in November to decide if state law enforcement should arrest people who have entered the country illegally.
A few primary matchups could determine control of Legislature
Arizona’s primary election is just about two months away and as Republicans hold one-seat majorities in each legislative chamber, some key primary races could be a factor of which party will control the legislature in 2025.
Politically targeted justices limited in defending themselves
At the state’s annual judicial conference last June, an ethics director, a performance review commissioner and a political consultant advised judges to prepare to form campaign committees in 2024.
