Judge rejects former Trump aide Mark Meadows’ bid to move Arizona election case to federal court
Meadows faces charges in Arizona and Georgia in what authorities allege was an illegal scheme to overturn the 2020 election results in Trump’s favor.
Arizona's 1864 abortion ban is officially off the books
The repeal comes as voters consider a ballot measure that would enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution.
Federal judge denies tribal nations’ bid to join Grand Canyon Nation Monument lawsuit
A judge denied Arizona Tribal Nations’ request to intervene in a lawsuit over the Grand Canyon National Monument, stating their interests are represented by the U.S. government.
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hears arguments on AZ's contested election laws
The laws in question would require proof of citizenship for state voter registrants and restrict Arizona voters who registered with a federal-only election form from voting for president.
Pima County Sheriff’s Department stops posting mugshots online
Pima County joins several other Arizona Sheriff’s Departments that have stopped the practice.
Three-judge panel knocks ban on transgender girls in school sports
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court decision to block the state from enforcing a law banning transgender students from school sports.
Prosecutors in Arizona's fake electors case dispute defendants' allegations of a political motive
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Bruce Cohen is considering requests from at least a dozen of 18 people indicted in April to dismiss charges of fraud, conspiracy and forgery.
Man charged with making online threats to kill election officials in Colorado and Arizona
The case is brought as part of the Justice Department’s Election Threats Task Force, which began in June 2021.
Rudy Giuliani did nothing illegal in Arizona's fake elector case, his lawyer says
While not a fake elector in Arizona, the indictment alleged Giuliani pressured Maricopa County officials and state legislators to change the outcome of Arizona’s results.
Kroger and Albertsons head to court to defend merger plan against US regulators' objections
The two companies proposed what would be the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history in October 2022.
Judge to hear arguments over whether to dismiss Arizona's fake elector case
At least a dozen defendants are seeking a dismissal under an Arizona law that bars using baseless legal actions in a bid to silence critics.
Supreme Court rejects GOP push to block 41K Arizona voters but partly OKs proof of citizenship law
The justices acted on an emergency appeal filed by state and national Republicans.
Lithium drilling project temporarily blocked on sacred tribal lands in Arizona
The case is among the latest legal fights to pit Native American tribes and environmentalists against President Joe Biden’s administration.
Top prosecutor in Arizona’s Apache County and his wife indicted on charges of misusing public funds
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Michael Whiting is also accused of eight other charges including theft and altering public records.
Arizona Supreme Court clears way for voters to decide on constitutional right to abortion
Under the measure, abortions would be allowed until an embryo or fetus could survive outside the womb, typically around 24 weeks.
