ICE Could Be Barred From Polling Stations [View all]
Source: Newsweek
Published Mar 04, 2026 at 07:08 AM EST updated Mar 04, 2026 at 07:09 AM EST
Democratic lawmakers are launching multiple efforts to block federal agents from being deployed at polling stations in the run-up to the 2026 midterms, citing concerns that the presence of immigration enforcement could intimidate voters.
The Department of Homeland Security has repeatedly maintained that ICE agents will not be stationed at polling locations for the upcoming elections.
Why It Matters
The proposed measures would make it illegal for federal officers, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), to interfere at polling places and limit enforcement action.
ICE has faced a wave of backlash over allegations of excessive use of force and claims of misconduct.
Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/ice-could-be-barred-from-polling-stations-11617977
PROPOSALS
Rep. Mclain Delaney (D) (MD-6) PRESS RELEASE - Congresswoman McClain Delaney is Introducing Legislation to Ban Federal Law Enforcement at Election Polling Sites
Rep. Veronica Escobar (D) (TX-16) PRESS RELEASE - Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Protect Elections from Illegal ICE Interference
Link to John Larson (D) (CT-1) / Veronica Escobar draft BILL (PDF) - https://larson.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/larson.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/stop-ice-election-militarization-act-final-text.pdf
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