Arizona group looks to recall Ducey for executive orders during coronavirus
May 4, 2020, 1:00 PM | Updated: 2:57 pm
PHOENIX – An Arizona group is looking to recall Gov. Doug Ducey for the way he’s handled the coronavirus outbreak in the state.
Arizonans for Liberty filed an application for recall with the Secretary of State last week.
The group says it wants to recall the governor for violating his oath of office by “issuing an unconstitutional executive order by unequally enforcing the law on Arizona citizen and businesses, and by failure to address citizens grievances.”
The group would need to collect 594,111 signatures by Aug. 29 to force a recall election. From there, the governor could resign or run in a recall election against anybody who qualifies to be on the ballot.
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Ducey’s term as governor expires in 2022.
People have showed up at the state capitol to protest to get Ducey to reopen the state in recent weeks, including on Sunday.
Ducey on Wednesday extended the state’s stay-at-home order until May 15 with modifications.
Anyone who violates Ducey’s order could face a $2,500 fine and up to six months in jail.
His “Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected” order initially went into effect March 31.
It encouraged Arizona residents to remain in their homes except for essential needs and to spend time outdoors while following social-distancing guidelines.
On Monday, businesses previously not listed under the order that involve the sale of goods could reopen in a limited capacity by offering services via drive-thru, pick-up or delivery.
Starting Friday, these businesses can offer their goods in-store as long as social distancing is in effect.
