ICE Voting Suppression Efforts
A coordinated legal and political campaign by Democratic officials and civil rights groups to prevent ICE agents from intimidating voters at polling places during midterm elections.
January 2026
States at the Core hosts ICE Watch trainings
Zach Mueller's anti-authoritarian group, States at the Core, began hosting trainings for an "ICE Watch" movement. These volunteers were previously involved in efforts to protect immigrants from ICE.
Source ↗March 2026
Federal agents intimidate legal observers at homes
Federal agents were reported to be intimidating legal observers at their homes. This incident was noted in relation to ICE and CBP surveillance.
Source ↗September 2026
Civil Rights Groups Sue to Block ICE at Polling Places
A coalition of civil rights groups and voting rights advocates filed a lawsuit. The suit seeks to prevent Donald Trump’s administration from deploying immigration enforcement agents to polling places.
Source ↗City of Denver Joins Lawsuit Against ICE Deployment
The city of Denver joined the lawsuit filed against the deployment of immigration enforcement agents at polling places. The lawsuit argues that federal agents can only be present to repel armed enemies.
Source ↗City of Denver Sues to Block Armed ICE Agents at Voting Sites
The City of Denver filed a lawsuit to prevent the presence of armed ICE agents at polling places. Civil rights groups joined the action, arguing that the sightings of ICE agents were creating a chilling effect.
Source ↗Supreme Court upholds decision blocking Trump rule
The Supreme Court upheld a decision that blocked a Trump administration rule. This rule would have allowed the U.S. Postal Service to refuse ballots from states without shared voter rolls.
Source ↗Sen. Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bill Restricting Law Enforcement Near Polls
Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin introduced a bill. This legislation aims to restrict federal law enforcement from coming within a quarter-mile of voting sites.
Source ↗October 2026
ICE agents observed near voting sites
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were observed near polling locations. This presence is cited as evidence in ongoing legal challenges.
Source ↗Lawsuit against armed agents at polls is bolstered
Evidence regarding the presence of federal agents is strengthening a lawsuit. The lawsuit specifically targets armed agents operating at polling stations.
Source ↗Federal immigration agents alter behavior in Minnesota voting
Evidence from Minnesota indicates that the presence of federal immigration agents near voting sites is changing the behavior of voters and election workers.
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