9th Circuit Reinstates Arizona Voter Suppression Law
Arizona’s 2022 controversial voter registration and mail-in voting law will be reinstated due to a ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Arizona GOP Only Cares About Proof of Citizenship for Democrats
The state’s GOP is siding with Arizona’s Democratic secretary of state in calling for the court to allow tens of thousands of voters who did not provide proof of citizenship to cast their ballot.
Arizona Supreme Court Rejects Republican Challenge to Pro-Voting Executive Order
The Arizona Supreme Court dismissed a right-wing lawsuit challenging two 2023 executive orders signed by Gov. Katie Hobbs (D).
Oral Argument Begins In Arizona Voter Suppression Law Challenge
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral argument on Tuesday in the ongoing legal challenge against two of Arizona’s voter suppression laws, House Bills 2492 and 2243.
RNC Attacks Nonprofit’s Voting Registration Efforts in Swing States
The Republican National Committee sent letters to the secretaries of six swing states, urging them to monitor Vot-ER, a civic health organization helping to register voters in healthcare settings.
America First Legal Sues To Remove Voters From Every Arizona County
In an amended complaint filed on Tuesday, America First Legal is suing all 15 counties in Arizona, challenging their practices for removing noncitizens from the voter rolls.
SCOTUS Largely Rejects GOP’s Request To Reinstate Parts of Arizona Voter Suppression Law
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected part of the Republican National Committee and Arizona Republicans request to reinstate parts of the state’s voter suppression law.
Arizona Judge Ruling Protects Identity of Election Workers
A judge in the Maricopa Superior Court in Arizona ruled on Thursday that the office of the county’s recorder doesn’t have to disclose the names of low level election workers to the public.
Arizona Judge Blocks Election Procedures Designed to Shield From Harassment, Leaves Other Rules Intact
After Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (D) implemented state election procedures to protect against voter intimidation and harassment, an Arizona judge has temporarily blocked parts of the state Election Procedures Manual aimed at protecting voters and election workers.
DOJ Monitors Maricopa County as Arizona Votes in Primary
As Arizona residents head to the polls today for the state’s primary election, the DOJ announced it would be keeping a close eye on Maricopa County to monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws.