Arizona

Arizona Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Demanding Citizenship Checks on Voters

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PHOENIX — An attempt by an Arizona nonprofit to compel county recorders to verify the citizenship of over 40,000 voters just weeks before an election was denied by a federal judge. The ruling stated that the Strong Communities Foundation of Arizona did not demonstrate standing, as they failed to show how they were directly harmed by the alleged lack of citizenship checks in federal-only voter registrations. Judge Krissa Lanham, in her 22-page decision, emphasized that even if such voters were found to be non-citizens, the claim that this would dilute legitimate votes was insufficient to … Read more

Arizona Man Wins Landmark Case to Retain Driver’s License Despite THC Presence Post-Legalization

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PHOENIX, Ariz. — An Arizona man recently won a legal battle to maintain possession of his driver’s license after testing positive for THC, despite the complexities surrounding the state’s evolving marijuana laws. This outcome illuminates the ongoing challenges and inconsistencies in state policies following the legalization of recreational marijuana. Four years after Arizona legalized recreational marijuana, drivers and law enforcers alike navigate a murky terrain of legal interpretations and outdated statutes. Circumstances escalated for the driver when he was pulled over by police and subsequently arrested on suspicion of DUI due to his refusal to … Read more

Arizona Faces Scrutiny Over $15 Billion Medicaid Spending Amid Contract Award Controversies

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PHOENIX, Ariz. — Concerns are mounting in Arizona following findings by an administrative law judge, who flagged multiple issues in the way the state manages and allocates $15 billion in taxpayer funds intended for Medicaid services. The judge highlighted profound deficiencies in the state’s contracting process with healthcare providers, sparking a broader investigation into potential mismanagement and conflicts of interest under Gov. Katie Hobbs’ administration. State Sen. T.J. Shope, a Republican, has become increasingly vocal about his concerns regarding these alleged missteps. The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, the agency responsible for overseeing Medicaid … Read more

Arizona Election Official to Sue Over Citizenship Verification, Potentially Impacting 97,000 Voters

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PHOENIX, Ariz. — An impending legal action by Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer could prevent nearly 100,000 Arizonans from participating in state and local elections this season. Richer plans to file a lawsuit contending that these individuals have not complied with state laws requiring documented proof of citizenship to vote in these elections. Arizona’s legislation differs for federal elections, wherein only an affirmation of U.S. citizenship is necessary. However, to partake in state and local ballots, more stringent requirements demand tangible citizenship documentation—often resulting from concerns related to noncitizen voting, despite it being a rare … Read more