Trump homeland security chief says ICE agents could be sent to polling places
Summary
The US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said ICE agents might be sent to polling places only to handle specific threats or serve warrants. The administration has denied plans to patrol polling sites but has raised concerns about illegal voting and election security ahead of the midterm elections.Key Facts
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said ICE agents could be at polling places if there is a threat or to serve a warrant.
- ICE’s main job is immigration and customs enforcement, not patrolling voting sites.
- Federal law bans military or armed agents from being present at places where elections are held.
- The Department of Homeland Security said there are no plans to target polling locations but they may act if there is a public safety threat.
- Mullin previously threatened to withhold federal aid from states not securing elections against illegal voting.
- Experts say there is no solid proof of widespread illegal voting by non-citizens, with official numbers much lower than claimed.
- The US military has confirmed it will not deploy troops to polling places during the midterm elections.
- The joint chiefs of staff stated there will be no military action to seize ballots or voting machines in the 2026 elections.
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