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Federal distrust prompts some Democratic states to protect polling places, election records
New Mexico law bans armed federal personnel near polling sites and allows fines up to $50,000 per violation to prevent voter intimidation amid immigration enforcement concerns.
- Under New Mexico's new law, which takes effect in May, the state bars armed federal agents at polling places and allows lawsuits and fines up to $50,000 per violation for intimidation.
- After the president suggested nationalizing elections, state election officials acted amid DOJ data requests and false 2020 fraud claims cited by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
- Last month Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol leaders told Congress 'No, sir' about guarding polls, and DHS deputy assistant Heather Honey said it’s 'simply not true' agents will be at polls this year.
- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham argued the measure was necessary, saying 'We will hold free and fair elections,' and said she is set to term out at the end of 2026, while New Mexico Republicans opposed the bill.
- As the midterms approach, at least a half dozen other Democratic-led states consider barring armed federal agents, part of efforts to counter intimidation fears during this year's midterm elections.
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Federal distrust prompts some Democratic states to protect polling places, election records
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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