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Civil Rights Groups Sue to Block Armed ICE Polling Presence

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 6:22 PM UTC · How we work

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Civil rights groups and unions filed a lawsuit to block armed federal officers from polling places.
Denver clerk Paul López joined the suit, alleging deployment violates the 1965 Voting Rights Act and a Civil War-era statute.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said ICE agents could serve warrants at polling locations.
A UC San Diego poll found 40% of voters expect ICE at polls, with voters of color fearing questioning.

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Civil rights groups and unions filed a lawsuit to block armed federal officers from polling places.
Denver clerk Paul López joined the suit, alleging deployment violates the 1965 Voting Rights Act and a Civil War-era statute.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said ICE agents could serve warrants at polling locations.
A UC San Diego poll found 40% of voters expect ICE at polls, with voters of color fearing questioning.