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May 22, 2025

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 […]

May 20, 2025

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 […]

May 19, 2025

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 […]

May 17, 2025

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 […]

death row, justice, equity, Indigenous women, inmates, Black
May 16, 2025

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 […]

May 14, 2025

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 […]

May 14, 2025

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 […]

May 6, 2025

$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 […]

May 3, 2025

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 […]

A form 1014 U.S. tax form
Apr 28, 2025

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 […]

Apr 27, 2025

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 […]

Apr 23, 2025

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 […]

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