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.
Key points
From Axios’s report- 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.
Why it matters. Officials say federal agents at polling sites would be illegal, while DHS says ICE conducts targeted enforcement, not polling operations.
What to watch. Protocols call for asking agents to leave, contacting sheriffs, and considering legal action if officers appear.
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