Fairbanks, AK - Protections for Elections

Armed federal agents at your polling place
are already illegal. Your city council can enforce it.

18 U.S.C. § 592 — Federal Law Since 1865

Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony. No exceptions — not for law enforcement, not for "keeping the peace." The DOJ's own manual bans FBI agents from polling places.

5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE PERMANENT BAR FROM OFFICE

Why Fairbanks?

Legal Authority

Alaska stands among only 10 states that completely reject Dillon's Rule, having explicitly repudiated it during the 1955-56 Con...

Why It Can Work Here

The Fairbanks North Star Borough has seen recent progressive gains but faces structural limitations.

What the Ordinance Would Do
Direct city police not to assist armed federal personnel near polling places. No new criminal penalties — just a policy on how the city's own resources are used.

Your City Council

9 members · Strong Mayor-Council · Mayor + 6 council members, 3-year staggered terms
Second most populous city in Alaska.

Fairbanks City Hall
800 Cushman St, Fairbanks, AK 99701

(907) 459-6710
fairbanks.gov/city-council

Meetings

Mon

6:30 PM

2nd & 4th Mon

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Fairbanks to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(907) 459-6710

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
MonS · 6:30 PM · Fairbanks City Hall

Bring a friend. Two people speaking makes it a pattern. Five makes it a movement. Give this flyer to three people you know.

Get Connected → ACLU of AlaskaAddress:Phone:Email:Executive Director: