A legal battle is unfolding in Arizona as two individuals, acting as First Priority Creditors, have filed a comprehensive complaint against the State of Arizona and several of its agencies. On December 16, 2025, Harley Odell Wells and Catherine Marcina Wells submitted their case to the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, accusing the State of Arizona and its sub-agencies of constitutional violations, fraud, and perjury.
The plaintiffs, Harley Odell Wells and Catherine Marcina Wells, argue that they have been wronged by the state through various unlawful actions including illegal raids on their property without search warrants. They claim these actions resulted in harm and damages due to rights violations. The Wells allege that state agents trespassed on their property and seized medical marijuana plants despite being shown valid medical cards. “State agents reacted with surprise when shown legal medical cards,” the plaintiffs assert in their filing. They further accuse the state courts of procedural misconduct, stating that evidence was sealed improperly by Judge Michael Peterson who allegedly concealed his own involvement in sealing documents related to their case.
The Wells are seeking declaratory summary judgment from the court under Rule 57 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. They request recognition of their claims against the State based on constitutional grounds and demand restitution for damages incurred. Their motion outlines numerous alleged breaches including violations of due process rights under several amendments such as the Fourth, Sixth, Eighth, Thirteenth, and Fourteenth Amendments. Additionally, they seek enforcement of a decision by an Arizona State Assembly Common Law Grand Jury which purportedly ruled in their favor regarding harassment claims.
Representing themselves pro se, Harley Odell Wells and Catherine Marcina Wells present a detailed narrative backed by exhibits that include declarations, affidavits, and judicial notices aimed at supporting their claims. They contend that both federal and state courts have failed to provide justice thus far but hope for a favorable outcome through administrative remedies outlined in U.S.C codes concerning administrative offsets.
The case has drawn attention due to its complexity involving multiple legal principles such as sovereign citizen arguments combined with allegations against government entities overstepping jurisdictional boundaries. As this unfolds within Division Two’s courtroom located at 400 W Congress St., Tucson AZ 85701 under Case No: 4:25-cv-00694-SHR presided over by Judge Scott H Rash; it remains pivotal whether these self-represented litigants can substantiate their extensive list of grievances effectively enough before this federal district court setting.
Source: 425cv00694_Wells_v_State_of_Arizona_Complaint_District_Arizona.pdf
