The Goldwater Institute is set to present its case against Arizona’s Proposition 211 at the Arizona Supreme Court next week. The organization argues that the 2022 donor-disclosure law infringes on the rights of Arizonans to privately support nonprofits without fear of retaliation or violence.
Proposition 211 mandates that nonprofits involved in public policy debates disclose donors’ personal information, including names, addresses, employers, and donation amounts. The Goldwater Institute contends that this requirement violates both freedom of speech and privacy protections under the Arizona Constitution, which they argue offers stronger safeguards than the U.S. Constitution.
Jon Riches, vice president of litigation at the Goldwater Institute, said, “Arizona’s Proposition 211 is as un-American as it is dangerous. No one should be exposed to retaliation or violence simply for supporting causes they believe in.” He added that he believes the Arizona Supreme Court will overturn the law.
The institute is representing several parties challenging Proposition 211, including the Center for Arizona Policy and the Arizona Free Enterprise Club. Former Arizona Supreme Court Justice Andrew Gould from Holtzman Vogel is also part of their legal team.
This upcoming hearing marks the Goldwater Institute’s 13th appearance before the Arizona Supreme Court in defense of constitutional rights. More details about their case can be found on their website: Goldwater Institute.
