AG's Office Reached Out to Prison Reform Groups

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes's office repeatedly sought legal assistance from the ACLU and Prison Law Office, groups known for advocating reducing incarceration and opposing tough criminal justice policies. Despite her public stance supporting law enforcement and opposing defunding, internal emails show her top deputy prioritized recruiting those groups for corrections-related legal roles. The efforts resulted in hiring Ashley Oddo as general counsel, who aligns with reform-oriented positions, highlighting a disconnect between Mayes’s public positions and her office’s internal contacts.

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