Birmingham, AL - 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 Birmingham?

Legal Authority

Alabama is a strict Dillon's Rule state with no general home rule — the most restrictive framework among all target states.

Why It Can Work Here

The most progressive municipality with the strongest will to pass progressive ordinances.

What the Ordinance Would Do
Frame as a policy statement supporting 18 U.S.C.

Your City Council

9 members · Strong Mayor-Council · 9 members elected by district; 4-year terms
Established under Alabama Mayor-Council Act (1963).

Birmingham City Hall
710 N 20th St, Birmingham, AL 35203

(205) 254-2294
birminghamal.gov/government/city-council

Meetings

Tue

9:30 AM

Every Tue

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Birmingham to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(205) 254-2294

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
TueS · 9:30 AM · Birmingham City Hall

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