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Federal distrust prompts some Democratic states to protect polling places, election records

This year New Mexico barred armed federal immigration agents from polling locations, creating a statewide prohibition during this year's primary elections.
Following public statements about nationalizing elections, the Trump administration said they do not plan deployments, raising alarm among state election officials.
The law establishes causes of action for individual voters and officials to sue in state court and authorizes statutory fines up to $52,000,000.
With federal actions under scrutiny, federal authorities' activities have heightened tensions with state governments seeking to protect polling sites, despite the FBI's statements.
Other states are weighing similar measures, with advocates warning they could prompt lawsuits and affect voter confidence this year.

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Morganton News Herald

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Federal distrust prompts some states to protect polling places

SANTA FE, N.M. — Democratic-led states alarmed by the prospect of federal immigration officers patrolling the polls during this year's midterm elections are taking steps to counter what they see as a potential tactic to intimidate voters.

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Federal distrust prompts some Democratic states to protect polling places, election records

New Mexico became the first to bar armed agents from polling locations in response to Trump's immigration crackdown, a step being considered in at least a half dozen other states.

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