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Legislature scrutinizes new elections manual, potential for litigation looms
Key Points:Â Elections Procedures Manual get executive approval Changes reflect court rulings, public comments and executive edits Legislature undertaking a close review to ensure compliance with state law With the […]
Arizona Supreme Court rejects claim that retention election scheme is unconstitutional
Key Highlights: In a unanimous ruling justices reject arguments that selection system violates state’s guarantee of fair elections Court found that geographic voting districts do not disenfranchise any voter Legislature […]
Justices side with Arizona police in ‘stay right’ case, allow search that led to drug conviction
Key Points: Arizona Supreme Court rules driving in middle lane can be reason for traffic stop Officer had “reasonable suspicion” to stop driver in middle lane, court says The ruling […]
Supreme Court delays resolution over death penalty deadlines
Key Points:Â Court delays changing execution warrant briefing process until 2026Â State seeks faster schedule, defense counsel warns of inadequate representation Court declines to adopt its compromise proposal, reopens petition […]
Court of Appeals to rule on challenges to elections manual
Key Points:Â Court of Appeals hears argument on disputed provisions of 2023 Elections Procedures Manual Legislative leaders, secretary of state spar over alleged violations of state law Decision, expected Nov. […]
Arizona seeks to streamline execution process
Key Points: Attorney General seeks set execution briefing schedule to prevent drug expiration Defense counsel warns shorter timelines could harm capital defendants’ rights Arizona Supreme Court plans to review new […]
Court of Appeals to decide murder case with deadlocked jury
Key Points: Court of Appeals hears appeal in Luis Medina case Medina charged with child abuse and first-degree murder If the panel sides with Medina, he will be a free […]
Justices uphold independent process for creating EPM
Key Points:Â Arizona Supreme Court rules EPM exempt from APAÂ Ruling leaves the current EPM process in place Republicans plan to litigate eight remaining claims on remand In a swift […]
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 […]
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 […]
Arizona doctors and hospitals lose immunity from COVID negligence lawsuits, court rules
Key Points: Arizona Supreme Court rules lawmakers acted illegally to immunize doctors and hospitals from COVID claims 2021 statute voided, designed to provide liability protection for medical professionals during pandemic […]
Arizona Supreme Court to decide the fate of campaign donation disclosure law
Key Points: Arizona Supreme Court hears argument on donor disclosure Claims of threats, retaliation come after close-to-home killing Justices take matter under advisement, note statewide importance The Arizona Supreme Court […]
