Federal distrust prompts states to protect polling places, election records

Federal distrust prompts states to protect polling places, election records

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.

Not having any of it, states are look to ban Feds from polling locations

Seven states are moving to restrict armed federal agents from being near polling places after the White House wouldn't rule out ICE presence at voting sites. New Mexico's new law goes beyond existing federal restrictions, allowing voters and election workers to sue. URBANA - Tomorrow is election day in Illinois. The top order for Republican voters is choosing who to challenge JB Pritzker's bid for a third term as Illinois governor. Meanwhile, ac…