Judge blocks Arizona elections rule barring ‘intimidating’ and ‘harassing’ clothing

By: Caitlin Sievers

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 765

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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A federal judge on Tuesday blocked a provision in Arizona’s elections rulebook that prohibits people at polling places from “wearing clothing, uniforms or official-looking apparel intended to deter, intimidate, or harass voters.”

Judge Michael Liburdi’s ruling came fewer than two weeks before the Grand Canyon State’s July 21 primary election, with early voting already underway.

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