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ICE's Polling Presence Uncertain Amid Trump Support

2/12/2026

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  • Todd Lyons, acting chief of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, told a Senate hearing there's 'no reason' for federal officers to be at polling places during November elections.
  • This followed rhetoric from President Donald Trump and Steve Bannon urging ICE deployment to monitor voting.
  • White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt refused to rule out ICE at polling places, signaling openness to federal forces at polls despite intimidation laws.