Protections
for Elections
Challenging — Creative Strategy Needed
Alabama
Dillon's Rule • no statute prohibiting firearms at polli
1865
Law Enacted
$250K
Max Fine
5 YRS
Prison
ZERO
Exceptions
Since 1865, federal law has banned armed federal personnel at polling places. In 1909, Congress deliberately removed the only exception — there is no law enforcement justification for armed feds at the polls. Not for "keeping the peace." Not for preventing fraud. Nothing.
18 U.S.C. § 592 — TROOPS AT POLLS
Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony and is permanently barred from federal service. The DOJ's own manual says FBI agents cannot be stationed at polls.
5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE CAREER DEATH
Birmingham
Pop. 200K
The most progressive. municipality with the strongest will to pass progressive o...
Montgomery
Pop. 200K
Mayor Steven Reed. (D), first Black mayor, former probate judge with election in...
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