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Judge reinstates ban on abortions for fetal abnormalities

The ruling reverses a 2021 decision that previously blocked the law.

I-11 lawsuit goes to court

Environmental groups say alternative routes were not considered.

AG asks court to put execution on hold

Mayes is reversing a move by her predecessor.

Neighbors sue Arizona city to restore water cut in drought

Homeowners in Rio Verde Foothills, located in unincorporated Maricopa County, sued Scottsdale, demanding that access to the city's water supply be restored.

Judge outlines fixes to poor health care in Arizona prisons

Judge Roslyn Silver outlined the changes she plans to impose on the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry to remedy its constitutional violations of prisoners’ rights.

Arizona death row inmate withdraws request to be executed

In a handwritten motion dated Wednesday and addressed to the Arizona Supreme Court, Aaron Gunches cited three recent executions that were “carried out in a manner that amounts to torture".

Biden pardons Arizona man

The pardon was one of six issued by the President at the end of the year.

Court: Abortion doctors can’t be charged under Arizona law

The Arizona Court of Appeals declined to repeal the 1864 law.

Mayes wins Arizona attorney general race after recount

The Arizona attorney general’s race was one of the closest elections in state history.

Coronado National Forest to close area near containers during removal

The U.S. Forest Service said the move is for public safety.

Ex-Arizona Border Patrol agent sentenced for drugs, bribery

Prosecutors say he was involved in three different conspiracies in two federal criminal cases.

Lake on hook for $33K in witness fees in failed challenge

Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson declined to impose sanctions against Lake and her lawyers.

Lake loses suit over her defeat in Arizona governor’s race

The court did not find clear and convincing evidence of the widespread misconduct that Lake had alleged had affected the result of the 2022 general election.

Arizona Republican loses lawsuit over attorney general race

A judge concluded Abraham Hamadeh’s challenge of election results didn’t prove the errors in vote counting that he had alleged.

Arizona lawyers: Kari Lake election loss lawsuit lacks merit

At the trial's closing arguments Thursday, attorneys for Arizona said Lake’s claims were based on hearsay, speculation and theatrics.

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