Ariz. activists build map to show federal agents at polls
Summary
Activists in Arizona are creating a live online map to show when federal agents, such as ICE officers, are near voting locations. This is because there are concerns that the presence of these agents could scare or stop people, especially immigrants, from voting this fall.Key Facts
- It is illegal for federal law enforcement officers to interfere with voting rights.
- President Donald Trump said he would do whatever is needed to ensure honest elections, including possibly sending ICE or National Guard to polls.
- Arizona immigration groups are worried federal agents at polls might intimidate voters, particularly immigrants and people in mixed-status families.
- The interactive map will show live and past sightings of ICE agents near polling places in Maricopa and Pima counties.
- Arizona’s state Senate considered a bill to require ICE agents at polling places, but it was not passed.
- Some officials say ICE does not plan to target polls and only acts if there is a public safety threat.
- Laws generally limit how close law enforcement can be to polling places to prevent voter intimidation.
- Activists report federal agents have sometimes mistakenly arrested U.S. citizens and caused fear in communities.
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