State attorney to lawmakers: Avoid making insulting, discriminatory remarks

a-man-and-his-wordsBy Gary Grado | Arizona Capitol Times

A lawmaker’s colorful quotes about a piece of legislation can be a headache for an attorney later.

Dominic Draye, an assistant solicitor general whose job includes defending the state in court when someone challenges a state law, said plaintiffs often use the statements of lawmakers to demonstrate there was a nefarious purpose behind certain legislation.

On October 12, Draye gave a roomful of lawmakers gathered for a presentation on the Attorney General’s Federalism Unit a gentle reminder to watch what they say.

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