As RedState previously reported, on Monday, a federal lawsuit was filed in Arizona to prevent Clean Elections USA group members from watching ballot boxes. U.S. District Court Judge Michael Liburdi ruled on Friday, refusing to grant the plaintiff’s request for an injunction to bar observers from watching the ballot boxes, citing constitutional violations. Liburdi held that the First Amendment rights of individuals to speak and gather do not extend to “true threats.” The judge said that no evidence was provided to prove that Melody Jennings, founder of Clean Elections USA, or its members had done anything to reach a level considered to be threatening, or otherwise illegal.Read More
UPDATE: First Amendment Victory for Ballot Box Watchers in Arizona
