Arizona Supreme Court Expedites Post-Election Legal Challenges

The court's new order mandates prioritizing election-related cases to ensure timely resolution before key federal deadlines.

Arizona's Supreme Court has issued an order for trial courts to prioritize election disputes, setting a deadline of December 6 for cases involving presidential electors.
The move is aimed at preventing delays in certifying election results, with the order aligning state case deadlines with federal requirements for the Electoral College.
Chief Justice Ann Scott Timmer emphasized the importance of swiftly resolving election cases, which may require delaying other court proceedings.
Arizona is a critical battleground state, and the order comes amid expectations of numerous legal challenges following the November presidential election.
Similar measures have been adopted in other battleground states like Pennsylvania and Michigan to expedite election-related litigation.