Groups Sue to Keep Armed Agents Away From Voting Sites

Civil rights groups sue to keep armed agents away from voting sites

The suit argues the administration has created a climate in which “voters, especially voters of color, are intimidated and fearful of engaging in the democratic process.”

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NAACP Sues to Block Federal Agents From Polling Sites in Midterms

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The NAACP and other civil rights groups filed a federal lawsuit Friday seeking to prevent the Trump administration from deploying federal law enforcement officers in ways they say could intimidate voters during November’s midterm elections. The lawsuit names Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, FBI Director Kash Patel and other administration officials. Plaintiffs argue that public statements about possible federal ac…

NAACP files lawsuit seeking to bar federal agents from polling places

The lawsuit is the second one this month aimed at keeping ICE and others away from the polls.

NAACP Sues to Keep Federal Agents Away From Voting Locations

Alex Brandon/APThe NAACP, labor unions and other advocacy organizations sued the Trump administration on Friday, seeking to stop the potential deployment of federal agents at voting locations during the midterm elections.The administration has sought more federal control over elections as part of President Donald Trump’s plans to address his unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud. Trump, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mu…

Groups sue to keep armed agents away from voting sites

WASHINGTON — Civil rights groups and labor unions sued the Trump administration Friday, asserting that its aggressive immigration enforcement and suggestions that it could send armed agents to polling sites amounted to voter intimidation and violated the Voting Rights Act.