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Jun 16, 2025

House budget provision seeks to curb power of attorney general in election lawsuits

Key Points:  Budget provision limits attorney general’s election-related prosecution authority Legislative approval required if SLAPP evidence exists Proposal raises constitutional, political power abuse concerns A last-minute provision inserted into the […]

May 27, 2025

AG Mayes defends action against Fondomonte despite coalition of farmers, ranchers and cities

Key Points: The state says Fondomonte, a Saudi-owned alfalfa farm, is creating a public nuisance by excessive groundwater pumping A local coalition is attempting to stop the attorney general from […]

May 23, 2025

Attorney General Mayes files motion to pursue second execution

Key Points: Richard Djerf will be second man executed in Arizona this year Djerf will likely be executed between August and September The motion signals Kris Mayes’ continued support of […]

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 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 […]

Apr 28, 2025

Candidates for key 2026 races have begun fundraising

Key Points:  Candidates for the 2026 elections have begun reporting their campaign finances Gov. Katie Hobbs leads the fundraising pack for governor Candidates for attorney general and secretary of state […]

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 […]

Apr 3, 2025

Arizona joins 18 other states in lawsuit against Trump’s election orders

Calling the president’s actions illegal, Arizona and other states filed suit Thursday to block a new executive order designed to impose new federal regulations on how the states conduct elections. […]

Jan 3, 2025

Supt. Horne supports Rodney Glassman for attorney general in 2026

Rodney Glassman will protect Arizonans, support law enforcement, and defend our laws.

Dec 10, 2024

County Attorney Mitchell drops litigation to seek death warrants

The decision doesn't resolve the legal issue. Instead, it simply defers the fight for another day.

Nov 12, 2024

Attorney General to sue Saudi farm to stop groundwater pumping

Attorney General Kris Mayes said Tuesday she will file suit “in the next two weeks” to halt the pumping of water in two rural areas by corporate farms. Mayes said […]

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