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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 […]
Scottsdale residents file lawsuit against proposed Axon headquarters
Key Points: A citizen group has filed a challenge to a law allowing Axon to build its global headquarters The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the law Axon says the […]
Tucson attorney requests compensation for time wasted in Wadsack lawsuit
Key Points: Former state Sen. Justine Wadsack dropped her civil rights claim against Tucson Tucson attorney Joseph Williams seeks $7,838 in legal fees for time spent in preparation Wadsack failed […]
IRS denies tax refund for 750,000 Arizona residents
Key Points: IRS says 750,000 Arizonans not entitled to tax refund due to state lawmakers missing deadline Arizona’s $230 million rebate had no relation to COVID-19 costs, DOJ attorney tells […]
AG Kris Mayes faces setback in election fraud case
Key Points: Arizona Court of Appeals refuses to reinstate indictment against 11 fake electors Judge Kent Cattani says grand jurors were not given all necessary information Arizona Attorney General Kris […]
Scottsdale takes first legal step to block Axon headquarters project
Key Points: The Scottsdale City Council voted to challenge state law Law allows Axon to build its global headquarters in the city Citizen group also preparing to take action against […]
9th Circuit Court rules Fontes cannot enforce ban on offensive speech at polling places
Key Highlights: Court said the EPM provisions were too broad, could criminalize unintended conduct Threat of prosecution could chill otherwise legal activity Judges refused to curb the authority of the […]
