Kris Mayes

The lawsuit challenging Arizona’s transgender school sports ban is ending as the teen plaintiff, Jane Doe, withdraws from the case. The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld state-level trans athletic bans, complicating legal efforts to overturn Arizona’s law, which prohibits trans girls from joining school sports teams consistent with their gender identity.

John Deere must allow equipment owners and independent repair shops to fix their machinery under a new FTC settlement, ending restrictions on accessing diagnostic tools and software. The agreement follows a separate $99 million class-action settlement in April and requires Deere to avoid retaliating against customers using non-authorized repair services.

John Deere owners will gain the right to repair their equipment under a new FTC settlement requiring the company to provide diagnostic and repair tools to equipment owners and independent shops. The settlement, secured by the FTC and attorneys general from five states, addresses complaints that Deere withheld software and restricted repairs to authorized dealers.

John Deere owners will gain the right to repair their equipment under a new FTC settlement requiring the company to provide diagnostic and repair tools to equipment owners and independent shops. The agreement, secured by the FTC and attorneys general from Arizona, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, prohibits Deere from retaliating against those who choose non-authorized repairs and follows a separate $99 million class-action settlement earlier this year.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes settled a lawsuit with the Goldwater Institute and an ESA parent over requirements for documenting purchases in the state's Empowerment Scholarship Account program. The settlement allows parents to avoid proving materials are curriculum-specific but mandates attestations and curriculum information for oversight.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to delay converting a warehouse in Surprise into an immigration detention center until an environmental review is completed. The facility, initially intended to hold 542 detainees, will not begin operations or new construction during the delay, though some security-related work is permitted.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has paused converting a Surprise, Arizona warehouse into an ICE detention facility until an environmental review is completed. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes secured a stipulation requiring compliance with environmental laws, citing risks from a nearby chemical plant and schools.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes dismissed a criminal case alleging efforts to overturn the 2020 election results through fake electors but plans to seek a new indictment. The case involves Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, and others, and was dismissed due to legal deadlines but may be refiled with a new grand jury presentation.

Arizona prosecutors are dismissing a criminal case against Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, and others for allegedly trying to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 loss in the state. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the dismissal but intends to seek a new indictment.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is dismissing a criminal case alleging former President Donald Trump’s associates attempted to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state via a fake elector scheme. The case, which targets 18 defendants including Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani, will be refiled with a grand jury to meet procedural deadlines after a legal challenge over a law’s interpretation.

Republican Warren Petersen pledged to assist the Trump administration in deporting Arizona's 18,450 DACA recipients if elected attorney general, arguing DACA is unconstitutional. Current Arizona AG Kris Mayes defended DACA recipients, stating they include essential workers and that Petersen's stance disqualifies him.

Florida's attorneys general have not intervened in recent utility rate cases despite significant increases by Florida Power & Light and other utilities. In contrast, attorneys general in Arizona, Michigan, and North Carolina have taken action to challenge rate hikes. Florida's Public Service Commission, tasked with regulating utilities, has faced criticism for being ineffective in controlling rising energy costs.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes pledged to defend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients on the program's 14th anniversary, as challenges persist under the Trump administration, including halted new applications and increased deportation risks. Mayes has joined legal efforts to preserve DACA, opposing restrictions on new applicants and health care access for recipients.

Pima County Republicans are challenging provisions in Arizona's 2025 Elections Procedures Manual in a U.S. District Court, arguing they violate the U.S. Constitution. Attorney General Kris Mayes and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes defend the rules, stating they align with existing state law and should not be blocked ahead of the July 21 primary.

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 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.

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.

A political action committee, Restore Order Arizona, supported by private prison company GEO Group and mobile home park operator BoaVida Group, is spending over $500,000 to promote Senate President Warren Petersen’s campaign for Arizona attorney general. The PAC’s funding includes $35,000 from GEO Group and $100,000 from BoaVida, which has legal disputes with current Attorney General Kris Mayes. Other contributors include companies linked to Jack McCain and the nicotine vape industry, areas where Mayes has taken regulatory action.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit against MultiPlan (now Claritev) and major insurers like Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare, alleging they colluded to use a proprietary algorithm to set lower rates for out-of-network care, underpaying providers and shifting costs to patients. The lawsuit claims this violated Arizona’s anti-trust and consumer fraud laws, while MultiPlan denied the allegations, stating the case is 'without merit.'

Leroy Dean McGill was executed by lethal injection for murdering James Perez in 2002 by dousing him in gasoline and setting him on fire. Nova Banta, Perez's girlfriend, survived the attack with severe burns. The execution was carried out at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Florence.

Leroy Dean McGill was executed by lethal injection for the 2002 killing of Charles Perez, who was set on fire in a Phoenix apartment. McGill was pronounced dead at 10:26 a.m. PT after receiving a lethal injection at the Arizona State Prison Complex. The execution is one of three planned this week in the US.

Attorney General Kris Mayes seeks to remove David Marshall from the Navajo County recorder position, claiming his appointment violates the Arizona Constitution. Mayes argues Marshall, who was elected to the state legislature in 2024 and sworn in January 2025, cannot hold another public office during his legislative term. Marshall resigned his legislative seat before being appointed as recorder, but Mayes contends the constitutional restriction applies until his term ends in 2027.