Attorney Sanctions Used to Deter Election Integrity Litigation in Arizona Election Cases (AZ)
Disputed Fact The Maricopa County Superior Court ordered the Arizona Republican Party and its lawyers to pay opposing counsel’s fees after they sued over Maricopa County’s 2020 election procedures and sought a broader hand‑count audit. In doing so, the court labeled the lawsuit “groundless” and said it was brought for the “improper purpose” of undermining

