Attorney General Kris Mayes
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Recent News About Attorney General Kris Mayes
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U.S. District Court denies Meadows' motion to move case from state court
Today, the U.S. District Court of Arizona declined to assume jurisdiction over the State of Arizona’s criminal prosecution of Mr. Meadows under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1442 and 1455. The matter will be remanded back to the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County. In today's ruling, the Honorable Judge John J. Tuchi stated: -
Attorney General demands federal action on San Carlos Irrigation Project power issues
PHOENIX — Attorney General Kris Mayes has called for immediate federal intervention to address ongoing electric service reliability problems at the San Carlos Irrigation Project (SCIP). In a letter sent to Department of the Interior (DOI) Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland, Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Darryl LaCounte, and BIA Regional Director Jessie Durham, Mayes highlighted recent service outages, including a significant disruption on August 13, 2024, which has affected SCIP's 13,000 customers. -
California man sentenced for defrauding TJ Maxx in Arizona
Attorney General Mayes announces sentencing in organized retail theft case -
Attorney General Mayes addresses motions to dismiss charges in fake electors case
Attorney General Mayes issues statement following fake electors hearing -
Attorney General Mayes announces sentences in Pima County drug trafficking case
Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced the sentencing of three defendants in a Pima County drug trafficking case. Francisco Abril received a sentence of 4.5 years in prison, followed by 3 years on probation upon release, for crimes including obtaining approximately 16 pounds of methamphetamine for sale and conducting an illegal enterprise to sell methamphetamine and fentanyl pills in the Tucson area. Abril also pled guilty to possessing a handgun despite being prohibited by law due to prior convictions. -
Attorney General announces indictments in Apache County corruption probe
PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes announced today that the State Grand Jury has returned indictments in the public corruption investigation into the Apache County Attorney's Office. -
Attorney General Mayes warns Arizonans about rising Bitcoin and crypto scams
PHOENIX — Attorney General Kris Mayes is warning Arizonans to be on high alert for cryptocurrency scams targeting vulnerable individuals, particularly senior citizens. -
FTC acts against auto dealer over deceptive pricing targeting Latinos
Attorney General Mayes and FTC Take Action Against Coulter Motor Company for Deceptive Pricing and Discriminatory Practices -
Arizona court rules against fraudulent delivery service
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that the Maricopa County Superior Court has entered a $902,508 judgment against Matthew Willes and his companies—Valley Delivery LLC, My Home Services LLC, Next Day Delivery LLC, and Next Day Holdings LLC—for deceiving Arizonans by leaving fake “missed delivery” slips on consumers’ doors. These slips led consumers to contact the companies and unknowingly provide personal information and consent to receive telephone solicitations. -
Attorney General Mayes calls for updated environmental impact study on Pinyon Plain Mine
Attorney General Mayes calls for updated environmental impact study on Pinyon Plain Mine -
Attorney General Mayes announces cooperation agreement in fake electors’ case
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a cooperation agreement today with Jenna Ellis, a defendant in the fake electors' case. The State has agreed to drop charges against Ellis in exchange for her cooperation with the prosecution. -
Attorney General files lawsuit against Buenas Communities over tenant living conditions
Attorney General Mayes sues Buenas Communities LLC for deplorable living conditions -
Attorney General Mayes issues statement on uranium hauling across tribal lands
PHOENIX — Attorney General Kris Mayes issued a statement following reports of uranium being hauled across rural and Tribal lands without the promised notification and lack of transparency on emergency preparedness planning. -
Attorney General demands action from landlord over broken air conditioning
PHOENIX — Attorney General Kris Mayes announced today that the Arizona Attorney General’s Office has issued a demand letter to Buenas Communities LLC, requiring immediate action to address the lack of proper air conditioning at the Buenas on 32nd apartment complex in Phoenix. This action follows media reports that up to 400 units are without adequate air conditioning during one of the hottest summers on record, posing serious health risks to residents. -
Arizona AG files lawsuit against Cummins & FCA over "super clean" truck claims
Attorney General Mayes sues Cummins and FCA for deceptive "super clean" truck claims -
Coalition urges FEMA recognition for extreme heat & wildfire smoke as major disasters
Attorney General Kris Mayes today led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in petitioning the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to initiate rulemaking to update its regulations to recognize extreme heat and wildfire smoke events as eligible for major disaster declarations under the Stafford Act. The petition also seeks to clarify that wildfire smoke events are eligible for Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) funding. -
Attorneys general file amicus brief supporting HUD's Discriminatory Effects Rule
Attorney General Kris Mayes has joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging a federal court to reject a challenge to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Discriminatory Effects Rule. The homeowners insurance industry is challenging the rule, which under the Fair Housing Act, holds insurers and other parties liable for housing practices that may appear neutral but are discriminatory and have a “disparate impact” on certain populations. -
Arizona AG announces new appointments to civil rights advisory board
Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced the appointment of five distinguished individuals to the Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board. These new members bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the Board, enhancing its mission to eliminate discrimination and promote civil rights across the state of Arizona. -
Attorney general secures second settlement ending secrecy clauses at assisted living facilities
PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes today received court approval of a consent judgment terminating illegal secrecy clauses in arbitration agreements used by dozens of Arizona assisted living facilities. The consent judgment applies to all facilities operated by Bandera Healthcare, the Arizona subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc. -
Attorney General clarifies Arizona's stance on abortions during medical emergencies
PHOENIX – In a press conference this morning, Attorney General Kris Mayes, alongside medical providers, issued an opinion clarifying Arizona abortion law as it relates to medical emergencies.