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Arizona Joins Multistate Lawsuit Against Trump's Voting Order

4/4/2026

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Arizona joined a multistate lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s order on mail-in voting and a national voter eligibility list.
Kris Mayes, Arizona Attorney General, criticized the order as disenfranchising voters, including military families.
Adrian Fontes, Arizona Secretary of State, called it unconstitutional and overreaching.
Officials say states manage elections, not federal government.
Lawsuits backed by Democrats and voting groups argue the order undermines election integrity and voter access.

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Arizona joined a multistate lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s order on mail-in voting and a national voter eligibility list.
Kris Mayes, Arizona Attorney General, criticized the order as disenfranchising voters, including military families.
Adrian Fontes, Arizona Secretary of State, called it unconstitutional and overreaching.
Officials say states manage elections, not federal government.
Lawsuits backed by Democrats and voting groups argue the order undermines election integrity and voter access.