Civil rights group warns ICE presence at polls may deter voters
Civil rights groups, including LULAC, filed a lawsuit to prevent ICE from appearing at polling places during elections, arguing their presence could intimidate voters. Homeland Security Secretary Mullin stated ICE might respond to specific threats or warrants at polling sites, but DHS confirmed ICE does not plan to conduct operations targeting polling locations. Critics assert this policy risks voter suppression and violates longstanding laws prohibiting armed forces at polling places.
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