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John D. Karna v. Sean Ross, et al.

IFP petition · Supreme Court of Arizona, No. CV-25-0234-PR · judgment January 23, 2026

Certiorari denied · May 18, 2026

Question presented

A) Whether the Pima County Superior Court can grant Defendants’ motions for summary judgment when a material genuine issue of fact exists for the jury. B) Whether diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) will continue in the public schools of Arizona. C) Whether the Arizona notice of claim statute is unconstitutional in the case at bar.

Counsel of record

For petitioner
John D. Karna

For respondent
Rebecca Ann Banes
Arizona Attorney General's Office

Case

Conference history
Distributed for 1 conference

Proceedings

  1. May 18 2026
    Petition DENIED.
  2. Apr 29 2026
    DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/14/2026.
  3. Apr 07 2026
    Waiver of right of respondent Arizona State Board of Education, Sean Ross, and David Spelich to respond filed.
    Main Document
  4. Feb 13 2026
    Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due April 24, 2026)
    Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma PauperisPetitionAppendixProof of Service