The Arizona Capitol Times plans to challenge a restraining order obtained against one of its reporters by Republican Senator Wendy Rogers.

Last week, Rogers obtained an injunction for harassment of Camryn Sanchez. I was investigating whether Rogers lived in a legislative district in northern Arizona.

The order prevented Sanchez from contacting Rogers at home. Rogers also tried to bar Sanchez from her place of work, the Arizona Senate, but her request was not granted.

In a statement, Capitol Times publisher Michael Gorman said the challenge is Unfounded and unconstitutional prior detention of journalists investigating public officials.

“Reporters like Ms. Sanchez have the right to investigate issues related to elected officials, and that’s exactly what Ms. Sanchez has done,” Gorman said.

He cited Rogers’ attempts to bar Sanchez from the Senate — as evidence she had previously demanded from Republican Senate leaders.

In a statement released last week, Rodgers said he felt physically threatened by Sanchez, especially after reporters approached her home at night.

“I don’t know this reporter personally. I don’t know what her abilities are. I don’t think any sane person would show up at my house at night uninvited.” Rogers said. “So I can’t imagine this person ranting and not trying to physically harm me in some way.”

The Arizona Constitution requires lawmakers to reside in the county they represent for at least one year prior to election or appointment. Rogers was elected to represent Coconino County’s 7th Legislative District.

However, Sanchez’s report claimed that Rogers was living in Tempe around the time he purchased his new home in Chandler. Both cities belong to Maricopa County.