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It's illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that

Sep 18, 2026 · Jude Joffe-Block

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It's illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that
A voter casts her ballot in Colorado
A voter casts her ballot in Colorado

The latest lawsuit, first reported by NPR, argues the Trump administration's repeated suggestions that federal officers could be at polling sites is a form of illegal voter intimidation.

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