A Maricopa County judge has blocked the enforcement of certain voter intimidation provisions in Arizona, citing concerns over free speech. These provisions, included in the state's election manual, were intended to regulate voter behavior at polling places. Judge Jennifer Ryan-Touhill ruled that these rules constitute speech restrictions that violate the Arizona Constitution. The decision prevents Arizona election officials from enforcing these rules for the time being. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has expressed intentions to appeal the ruling, arguing that the provisions are necessary to prevent potentially threatening actions at polling places.