Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Jennifer Ryan-Touhill has raised concerns regarding the Arizona Elections Procedures Manual, suggesting that its wording could potentially infringe on free speech rights. Specifically, the judge indicated that the manual might make it illegal for individuals to wear T-shirts criticizing candidates at polling places. This scrutiny comes amid a broader examination of whether Arizona's election rules unduly restrict speech and actions near polling locations. The judge's comments suggest there may be valid reasons to believe that certain provisions regarding misconduct, harassment, and intimidation at the polls could violate the First Amendment. This ongoing legal discourse highlights the tension between electoral regulations and constitutional rights.
Trial judge says there appear to be reasons to believe that provisions in Elections Procedures Manual about misconduct, harassment and intimidation at the polls could run afoul of First Amendment rights. https://t.co/Pp4Zr5kfSD
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