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October 2, 2026
DHS Reiterates No ICE Officers Will Patrol Polling Places Amid Concerns
- The Department of Homeland Security confirms it will not deploy ICE officers to polling locations, dismissing fears as 'fearmongering.'
- Activists warn that even the threat of ICE presence could deter minority voters from participating in elections.
- Legal experts emphasize that federal law prohibits armed agents from polling sites, except under extreme circumstances.
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- Homeland security dismisses concerns of ICE officers at polling placesOct 2, 2026 at 4:01 AM · AP
- Trump administration says it has no plans for ICE officers at polls. Activists are preparing, anywayOct 2, 2026 at 4:32 AM · ABC News
- Trump admin says it has no plans for ICE at polls. Activists are preparing, anywayOct 2, 2026 at 4:48 AM · ABC News