Lawsuit challenges abortion wait times, telemedicine ban
Key Points: Proposition 139 establishes fundamental right to abortion, challenges current laws New lawsuit targets waiting period, telemedicine ban, required ultrasounds Plaintiffs argue restrictions violate rights of Arizonans Several groups […]
Liquor regulators not liable for drunk driving injuries, court finds
Key Points: It is illegal for establishments serving liquor to sell to “obviously intoxicated” people The Arizona Supreme Court says liquor regulators have no obligation to close bars who regularly […]
AG Mayes must again convince grand jurors in fake electors case
Key Points: Judge rules grand jurors lacked key law before indictments issued Defendants argue actions lawful under 1887 Electoral Count Act provisions Mayes plans appeal; trial delay likely as case […]
Who on death row is next for execution? AG will decide
Key Points: 23 death row inmates have exhausted their appeals Attorney general will determine who is next Families of victims wait decades for final justice Nearly two dozen inmates on […]
Triple homicide in state prison prompts legislators’ probe
Key Points: A triple homicide at a state prison sparks alarm in legislature Two lawmakers launched independent inquiries into the incident Concern may manifest into a bill to create corrections […]
State Republicans want to block Biden national monument
Key Points: Arizona Republicans are pushing to void a newly designated national monument Opponents of the monument argue the designation harms Arizona’s economy The monument sits on large uranium and […]
Coalition of farmers, cities want to stop Mayes’ groundwater lawsuit
Key Points: Mayes’ lawsuit is aimed at a Saudi-owned alfalfa farm using Arizona water Farmers, cities challenge Mayes’ lawsuit as legally unfounded Case could set precedent affecting all Arizona groundwater […]
$250 donations to AG Mayes insufficient for judge’s disqualification, court rules
Key Points: Hoffman claims judge’s donations show bias; court finds evidence too weak Latest appeal will decide whether case goes to a public trial If it does, fake electors case […]
Federal funding for civil legal services remains unclear
Key Points: With no state aid, civil legal services rely heavily on federal funding Past threats to federal civil legal aid give way to fear for future Advocates say access […]
Dear IRS, Arizona wants its $20 million back.
Key Points: Arizona filed a lawsuit to recover $20 million taken from Arizona taxpayers by the IRS State lawyers say the IRS improperly taxed one-time rebate checks from 2023 21 […]
Community justice workers to fill the gap in legal aid for Arizona communities
Key Points: Arizona faces attorney shortages across the board A gap in access led to a new legal profession classification Community-based justice workers to offer limited legal help For every […]
Mayes and AGs from other states sue to block Trump tariffs
Key Points: Attorneys general says Trump tariffs are unconstitutional Tariffs will increase costs for ADOT Plaintiffs say the price increases will hurt U.S. businesses Attorney General Kris Mayes wants the […]