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Arizona Joins Nevada in Lawsuit Over Colorado River Water Cuts
- Arizona has joined Nevada in a lawsuit against the federal government's plan for Colorado River operations.
- The lawsuit challenges proposed cuts to water supplies that could impact lower basin states.
- The Trump administration announced restrictions this summer that could reduce water supplies to Arizona and other states.
- Arizona alleges that the proposed water cuts would have a devastating impact on its economy.
- The Arizona Department of Water Resources filed a motion to join the lawsuit on Friday.