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Lawsuits seek to prevent federal officers at polls : NPR
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Key Points:
- Denver clerk Paul López and other election officials are increasingly concerned about the potential presence of federal agents at polling places, a scenario that is illegal but has been suggested by Trump administration officials.
- Two coalitions have filed lawsuits aiming to block federal officers from polling sites, citing violations of federal laws including the Voting Rights Act and a Civil War-era statute prohibiting voter intimidation.
- The Department of Homeland Security and ICE have denied plans to target polling locations, but their ongoing enforcement actions and rhetoric have heightened voter fears, particularly among communities of color, potentially suppressing turnout.
- Recent polling shows about 40% of voters believe ICE agents might be present at polling sites, with voters of color disproportionately fearing immigration-related intimidation despite being U.S. citizens.
- Civil rights groups and election officials urge voters to know their rights and not be deterred, emphasizing legal protections against intimidation and warning that any illegal federal interference will face consequences.
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