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Immigration enforcement continues despite government shutdown
Key Points: Federal agents and military personnel are considered essential personnel CBP website says about 3,700 agents are in the Border Patrol’s Tucson sector Immigration courts have remained open during […]
Arizona Supreme Court to weigh in on election manual makeover
Key Points:Â State high court weighs whether EPM must follow Administrative Procedures Act Republicans argue EPM lacks exemption from full administrative process State warns compliance could complicate election administration statewide […]
Cannabis lawsuit against ADHS, governor and chief of staff dismissed
Key Points: Judge dismisses lawsuit over alleged improper dispensary license Court finds plaintiffs lacked standing and rejected two claims on merits Plaintiffs attorney declines to say whether they plan to […]
Attorney General Mayes demands immediate swearing-in for Adelita Grijalva
Key Points: Attorney General Kris Mayes threatens to sue U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson over Adelita Grijalva’s swearing-in delay Grijalva won a special election to fill a seat vacated by […]
Judge rejects effort to strike down voter-approved Proposition 314
Key Points: Judge dismisses challenge to state’s Secure the Border Act Ruling notes key challenged provisions have yet to take effect Advocacy group plaintiffs plan to appeal decision A judge […]
Legal battle continues over Saudi groundwater pumping in Arizona
Key Points: Agricultural company claims attorney general lacks authority to sue Filings claim authority lies solely with Arizona Department of Water Resources Ongoing litigation puts spotlight on gaps in groundwater […]
State Supreme Court reverses conviction based on self-defense
Key Points: Arizona Supreme Court rules self-defense extends to a locked bedroom. Decision overturns an aggravated assault conviction of a man who injured another man One justice disagreed, saying a […]
Judge denies sanctions against Wadsack for dismissed civil rights lawsuit
Key Points: Justine Wadsack won’t pay city’s legal fees in civil rights lawsuit City of Tucson requested a $7,838 reimbursement for court preparations Wadsack now works for Turning Point, a […]
Court allows charter school founders access to grand jury transcripts
Key Points: Court of Appeals allows founders of charter school to use secret grand jury transcripts in lawsuit against state Attorney General’s Office Grand jury transcripts usually kept secret to […]
Arizona judge orders state to issue amended birth certificates for transgender individuals
Key Points: Transgender individuals in Arizona can get amended birth certificates without surgery US District Court Judge James Soto orders Arizona health department to comply with new ruling Judge Soto’s […]
Arizona’s ‘dark money’ law faces challenge from Republican lawmakers
Key Points:Â Arizona Supreme Court allows challenge to voter-approved “dark money” measure Voters approved Proposition 211 in 2022 to increase transparency in campaign financing The measure requires organizations to trace […]
Arizona erases $40M in court fees for juvenile delinquents
Key Points: Courts vacate millions in debt from juveniles’ records Court’s reliance on AI automation maximized impact Advocates say weight lifted from juveniles, families Courts across Arizona have wiped nearly […]
