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Kris Mayes

Sep 23, 2026

Mayes, Petersen clash over Trump, ICE in attorney general’s debate

Mayes, the current attorney general, and Petersen, weighed in on the Trump administration, ICE and other issues Wednesday night.

Sep 23, 2026

Arizona AG sues over kratom, kava in ‘feel free’ drink

The lawsuit alleges that Botanic Tonics, which sells the product known as “feel free” at convenience stores, is deceptively marketing its product and concealing its potential health risks.

Sep 15, 2026

Kris Mayes’ call for a data center moratorium is wrong and anti-American

Kris Mayes wants to be many things. The governor. The center of attention. A policymaker. But she is none of those. As Attorney General, her role is limited. She was elected to enforce the law, not make it.

Aug 21, 2026

Mayes won’t charge Hobbs over pay-to-play allegations, but urges reforms

AG Kris Mayes will not bring criminal charges against Gov. Katie Hobbs in connection with an alleged pay-to-play scheme involving a state contractor.

Aug 5, 2026

Mayes expects ‘pay-to-play’ investigation to wrap before election

Gov. Katie Hobbs said Tuesday she's looking forward to the end of Attorney General Kris Mayes’ two-year-long investigation into t whether she was involved in a "pay-to-play'' scheme.

Aug 4, 2026

Mayes taking wait-and-see approach to Prop 314 lawsuits

AG Kris Mayes won’t say if she'll defend a law allowing state and local police to arrest people entering Arizona illegally between ports of entry.

Jul 2, 2026

Arizona ICE warehouse conversion halted over environmental impact study

Key Points: Federal officials delay converting Surprise warehouse to detention facility Environmental assessment will be conducted to determine suitability of facility Federal officials will conduct “ordinary maintenance” on the warehouse […]

May 21, 2026

Mayes weighs challenge against allegedly misspent opioid settlement

Key Points: Judge initially refused to block transfer of opioid settlement funds to state prison AG cites new auditor general report supporting her position Governor’s Office insists transfer of funds […]

May 20, 2026

Attorney General Mayes oversees execution of LeRoy McGill

Key Points:  LeRoy McGill executed by the state for 2002 murder of Charles Perez  Friend of McGill detailed his childhood, priest prayed over execution  Attorney general stands behind death penalty, […]

May 13, 2026

Mayes joins ACLU challenge to Arizona law limiting abortion providers

Key Points: Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes sides with ACLU challenging Arizona abortion laws Mayes asks court to declare restrictions on abortion services unconstitutional Arizona voters approved Proposition 139, adding […]

Thomas Homan, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, speaks after a Heritage Foundation presentation at which he said his agency would focus on businesses that knowingly employ undocumented workers. (Photo by Andrew Nicla/Cronkite News)
May 11, 2026

Hobbs: Border Czar’s threat to flood sanctuary cities could put Arizona at risk

Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs fears border czar Tom Homan’s threat to flood sanctuary cities with federal agents could lead to problems in Arizona Homan criticized “sanctuary cities” that refuse […]

May 7, 2026

Mayes backs Pima County measure limiting ICE access to county resources

Key Points:  Pima County resolution does not violate state or federal law, Attorney General Kris Mayes concludes State law does not mandate local governments to do more than what federal […]

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