Leon Co. Supervisor of Elections Says 2 Border Patrol Vehicles Seen at Early Voting Site Monday
Election supervisors said the presence of federal immigration agents near polling places could discourage voters and filed complaints with the FBI.
- Election officials in Florida are investigating reports of federal agents near early voting sites in Leon and Monroe counties, with Border Protection vehicles spotted at a Tallahassee library on Monday and masked agents conducting a stop in Key Largo on Tuesday.
- The FBI previously reassured Florida election supervisors that no immigration enforcement would occur at polling places, contradicting these sightings and federal law restricting armed agents from conducting activities near voting sites unless force is necessary.
- Leon County Supervisor Mark Earley reported two Border Protection vehicles parked at his busiest site for about 10 minutes, while Monroe County Election Supervisor Sherri Hodies launched an investigation after masked federal agents conducted a stop.
- Thomas Kennedy of the Florida Immigrant Coalition called the presence an "intimidation tactic" that is "completely unnecessary," while both supervisors contacted the FBI emphasizing voters should never experience intimidation from government officials.
- These incidents occur amid heightened concerns regarding the Trump administration's use of immigration enforcement near election activities, as Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin previously declined to rule out federal agents appearing near polling places.
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Ice Agents Are Spotted at Florida Early Voting Sites, In Violation of Federal Law
Two Florida counties have reported seeing immigration enforcement at or near polling places open for in-person early voting hours. Both supervisors of elections said they have contacted the FBI. Federal law prohibits armed federal agents from conducting activities in and around polling places.
Federal Agents Spotted Near Florida Early Voting Sites, Alarming Election Officials
Tallahassee, FL — Federal immigration agents have been spotted near early voting locations in two Florida counties, prompting complaints from election officials who say the presence risks intimidating voters during an already tense midterm election. In Leon County, Supervisor of Elections Mark Earley said two Customs and Border Protection vehicles parked outside the county’s busiest early voting location Monday morning for about 10 minutes. Earl…
How far will Donald Trump go to ensure a Republican victory in the U.S. interim elections? An incident in democratic Leon County is now again raising questions. Electoral leader Mark Earley even filed a complaint with the FBI for alleged voter intimidation.
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