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Proof of Citizenship in Arizona: Where Are We Now, and What Does It Mean for November?

Sep 24, 2024

By Stephen Pearson. Introduction and History On August 22, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a partial win to the Arizona Republican Party in its quest to require proof of citizenship for voter registration. H.B. 2492, the Arizona law in question, was enacted…

History Repeats Itself: Arizona’s Immigration Laws

Apr 04, 2024

Special Edition: 1L Blog Contest Winner By Maya Dominguez. Anti-Immigration Laws and Racial Profiling Most people condemn racial discrimination, but many fail to realize that anti-immigration laws are based on many of the same principles. Immigration policies are closely tied…

Arizonans Will Fortunately Avoid Yet Another Political Redistricting Challenge

Apr 02, 2024

Special Edition: 1L Blog Contest Winner By Ethan Schafer. Partisan Redistricting Violates Democratic Values Partisan redistricting, also called gerrymandering, involves artfully “cracking” and “packing” voters into federal and state legislative districts so the political party in power can draw lines…

St. Isidore Virtual Catholic Charter School and the Battle for Religious Charters

Mar 28, 2024

By Olivia Lechnir. St. Isidore and Arizona’s Penchant for ChartersTwo lawsuits are currently pending before the Oklahoma Supreme Court and District Court of Oklahoma County regarding St. Isidore Virtual Catholic Charter School, seeking to block the school’s opening for the 2024-2025…

No CAWS for Concern: Arizona Is Not Running Out of Water

Mar 26, 2024

By Seth Young. Is Arizona running out of water? Based on recent headlines about Arizona, a fair guess would be true. Over the past year, two incidents have fueled the misconception that Arizona is running out of water: 1) the moratorium…

Dealing in Settlements: Arizona’s Efforts to Combat the Opioid Epidemic

Mar 21, 2024

By Alexandra Van der Gaag. National Opioid Lawsuits and SettlementsSince 2014, attorneys general across the nation have been filing lawsuits against drug manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies, and other associated parties in an attempt to combat the opioid epidemic and recover related costs.…

S.B. 1066: Are We Shutting Down Solar?

Mar 19, 2024

By Natalie Heun. Solar energy is booming in Arizona. The sunny Grand Canyon State consistently ranks among the highest in the country for most solar energy potential and is on track to install over 10,000 megawatts by 2028. The continued…

Unveiling Arizona H.B. 2312: A Closer Look at Doctor Misconduct

Mar 14, 2024

By Kyndal Pirtle Calhoon. Imagine that your doctor, unbeknownst to you, had once operated on the wrong limb during a surgery. Or, showed up to the office while intoxicated. Or sexually harassed, fraudulently billed, or violated the privacy of a patient.…

<em>Texas v. New Mexico</em>: How the Court’s Decision for the Rio Grande May Affect Colorado River Negotiations

Texas v. New Mexico: How the Court’s Decision for the Rio Grande May Affect Colorado River Negotiations

Mar 12, 2024

By Kyra Haas. The United States Supreme Court’s forthcoming decision in Texas v. New Mexico and Colorado may drastically change the federal government’s involvement (or lack thereof) in how states form agreements with other states regarding water resources. A deadline…

Speak No Evil, Hear No Evil: Arizona Executive Order 2023–13 and the Future of Conversion Therapy Bans for Minors in Arizona

Mar 07, 2024

By Brock Meyer. Arizona, few may know, has a legacy within the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement: it’s the birthplace of the tricolor trans rights flag, designed by longtime Phoenix resident and trans woman, Monica Helms. Regardless of the flag’s fame, Arizona’s…

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