States prep for ICE agents at polling places amid Trump warnings
States from Maine to Oregon are preparing for possible ICE presence at polling places after Trump administration warnings.
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“States prep for ICE agents to be at polls, just in case”
States prep for ICE agents at polling places amid Trump warnings
Key points
- Trump administration hinted ICE could be at polling places this fall.
- States from Maine to Oregon are planning to counter potential disruptions.
- Officials say it's illegal for federal agents to be at polling places.
- Training protocols include asking officers to leave, then contacting sheriffs and legal action.
- DHS disputes plan and notes ICE conducts targeted enforcement, not polling place operations.
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States from Maine to Oregon are preparing for possible ICE presence at polling places after Trump administration warnings.