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In this episode of Democracy Now!, host Amy Goodman speaks with Adrian Fontes, Arizona's Secretary of State, about the state's legal challenge to President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting. Fontes condemns the order as unconstitutional and undemocratic, arguing that the president attempting to select voters undermines the foundational principle of American democracy. He emphasizes Arizona’s long-standing, secure mail-in voting system—established by Republicans in the early 1990s and widely used by over 80% of voters—calling it a proven, reliable mechanism that expands access, especially for elderly and disabled voters. Fontes also refutes claims of election fraud from the 2020 election, citing multiple investigations by state and federal authorities that found no evidence of wrongdoing. He criticizes former Attorney General Pam Bondi for overstepping her role by demanding sensitive voter data, calling her actions politically motivated and damaging to the independence of the Justice Department. The episode concludes with Fontes reaffirming his commitment to protecting voting rights and defending democracy against what he calls the president’s dangerous misinformation campaign.