Arizona Supreme Court

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Goldwater Institute, requiring Phoenix to disclose police union negotiation records under Arizona's public records law. The court emphasized that public access must not be blocked by vague or speculative claims of harm, ordering an in-camera review of the documents to assess real threats to the state.

Arizona's Supreme Court ruled the state's Election Procedures Manual (EPM) does not require public comment under the Arizona Administrative Procedures Act, overturning a lower court decision. The Republican National Committee and others had sued over the 2023 EPM's limited comment period, but the court found the EPM exempt due to a separate legislative process. The 2025 EPM faces ongoing legal challenges over specific provisions.

Election officials in Arizona's Maricopa County resolved a legal dispute over election administration responsibilities through a settlement agreement. The deal outlines roles for Recorder Justin Heap and the GOP-dominated board of supervisors in overseeing different aspects of the July 21 primary, including early voting and IT systems.

Election officials in Arizona's Maricopa County reached an agreement to jointly oversee elections, resolving a legal battle between the county recorder and a GOP-dominated board of supervisors. The settlement outlines an interim plan for the July 21 primary, with the recorder overseeing early voting and ballot drop box locations, while the board handles Election Day operations and funding a $15 million IT system.

Election officials in Arizona's Maricopa County reached a settlement to end a legal battle over election oversight. The agreement outlines roles for Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap and the predominantly GOP board of supervisors in administering the July 21 primary, including Heap overseeing early voting and the board handling Election Day operations.

Maricopa County officials resolved a legal battle over election control with a detailed agreement separating their offices, ending a year-long dispute. The deal, enacted via a 3-1 vote, creates operational barriers between the board's elections department and the recorder's office but leaves uncertainty for the upcoming primary and 2026 midterms.

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled in favor of Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap, rejecting the county board of supervisors' attempt to claim election duties. The court vacated an appeals court decision and reinstated injunctions requiring the board to fund Heap's office expenses. The dispute centers on Arizona law dividing election responsibilities between the board and the recorder, with Heap terminating an agreement that shifted IT control to the board.

The Arizona Supreme Court upheld most challenges to Proposition 211, a voter-approved law requiring donor disclosure for political spending, but allowed a free speech challenge to proceed. Opponents, including the Center for Arizona Policy and Arizona Free Enterprise Club, argue donor disclosure violates Arizona’s constitution by chilling free speech, while proponents maintain the law complies with state constitutional protections.

The Arizona attorney general’s office will seek fresh indictments against a group of so-called 'fake electors' after the state’s highest court refused to revive the 2020 election subversion case. Attorney General Kris Mayes's office will return the case to the grand jury.

The Arizona Supreme Court denied a prosecutor's appeal to retain jurisdiction over a fake elector case, sending it back to a grand jury. This case is one of three remaining criminal matters linked to efforts by President Donald Trump's supporters to overturn the 2020 election results in Arizona.

The Arizona Supreme Court denied a prosecutor’s appeal to send a fake elector case involving Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, and others related to the 2020 presidential election back to a grand jury. Democratic attorney general Kris Mayes’ office stated it will resubmit the case to a grand jury rather than abandon the prosecution.

The Arizona Supreme Court denied a prosecutor’s appeal seeking to overturn an order that sent a fake elector case involving Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, and others back to a grand jury. The case relates to actions during the 2020 presidential election.

Arizona's Supreme Court refused to revive the case against 11 fake electors who attempted to help Donald Trump overturn his 2020 election loss. The case is now dependent on the outcome of the upcoming midterm elections, as Attorney General Kris Mayes must return to the grand jury to restart the prosecution.

The Arizona Supreme Court denied a prosecutor’s appeal to send a fake elector case involving Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, and others back to a grand jury. Attorney General Kris Mayes will re-present the case to a grand jury, following similar dismissals in Michigan and Georgia. The case centers on the Electoral Count Act and its application to the 2020 election.

The Arizona Supreme Court denied a prosecutor's appeal to send a fake elector case related to the 2020 presidential election back to a grand jury.

The Arizona Supreme Court rejected a prosecutor’s appeal, sending a fake elector case back to the grand jury. This decision ensures the case will proceed through the grand jury process.