🇺🇸 Donald Trump
Trump admin says no plans for ICE at polls. Activists prepare anyway
What happened
Department of Homeland Security officials say there are no plans to send ICE officers to polling places in large numbers, but organizations representing Latino, Black, and Asian American voters express worry due to the administration's rhetoric and ICE's current activities. Election experts say federal law prohibits deploying armed agents to polling places except to repel armed enemies of the US. Local election officials and activists are preparing for the possibility of ICE officers being prese
Why it matters
The presence of ICE officers at polling places could potentially deter some voters, particularly those in immigrant communities, from casting their ballots, which could impact the outcome of elections.
Key facts
- ICE officers are not planning to be stationed at polling places in large numbers, according to Department of Homeland Security officials.
- Federal law prohibits deploying armed agents to polling places except to repel armed enemies of the US.
- Organizations representing minority voters are preparing for the possibility of ICE officers being present at polling places.
- Local election officials are taking steps to ensure voters are not disrupted by the presence of ICE officers.
- The Trump administration has not ruled out the possibility of ICE officers being at polling places.
Official statement
“repel armed enemies of the United States,”
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