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Judge to issue sanctions against Lake’s attorney for misleading court
Kari Lake’s attorney Bryan Blehm could be blocked from litigating election contests in 2024 if the state presiding disciplinary judge rules in line with a recommendation from the State Bar.
Indicted so-called ‘fake electors’ arraigned
A state lawmaker, eight other Arizona Republicans and two Donald Trump allies indicted in the state’s fake electors scheme filed in front of a Maricopa County superior court commissioner and pleaded not guilty to nine felony charges this morning.
Abortion conflict puts state supreme court justices in jeopardy in several states
Two political organizations are gearing up to spend money to affect the results of the races in Arizona for state Supreme Court.
Court dirt could become mud to sling in Senate campaigns
With ad blitzes impending and court dates orbiting closer to key election dates, court proceedings revolving around senate candidates Kari Lake and Ruben Gallego stand to reveal information that could be readily leveraged for attack.
Arizona Supreme Court delays abortion ban enforcement
Arizona may have no pause in abortions, at least through 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Attorney discipline could be battle ground in 2024 election
A state Supreme Court ruling and ongoing attorney discipline proceedings stand to shape how courts and the State Bar dole out discipline for attorneys involved in unsuccessful election cases.
Christian law firm seeks immediate enforcement of abortion ban
The Alliance Defending Freedom on Tuesday urged the Arizona Supreme to immediately order the 1864 law again enforceable, saying even a temporary restoration of the law legislators just repealed will save 25 "unborn children'' a day.
Judicial watchdog panel overhauls vetting process
The latest round of judicial performance review marks the first since a task force undertook a major rule and process overhaul after three judges were not retained in 2022, despite only one judge being deemed unfit for the bench.
AG candidate tries again to redo election
Arizona’s 2022 election for attorney general that saw Republican Abraham Hamadeh lose by just 280 votes should be redone because Maricopa County failed to test their ballot printers and thousands of voters were unable to cast a ballot, Hamadeh's lawyer told a judge Wednesday.
Arizona Attorney General takes another pass at delaying enforcement of abortion ban
Attorney General Kris Mayes is making one last attempt to delay the enforcement of an 1864 Arizona law that outlaws all abortions except to save the life of the mother.
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.
Cook beats Rogers in court, primary battle set
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled Wednesday Rep. David Cook can stay on the ballot against Sen. Wendy Rogers.
