Eureka Springs, AR - 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 Eureka Springs?

Legal Authority

Arkansas provides municipalities statutory (not constitutional) home rule through Ark.

Why It Can Work Here

The first Arkansas city to issue same-sex marriage licenses and pass an LGBT non-discrimination ordinance.

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

6 members · Mayor-Council · 6 alderpersons (2 per ward, 3 wards); 2-year terms
Entire city listed on National Register of Historic Places.

Eureka Springs City Hall
44 S Main St, Eureka Springs, AR 72632

(479) 253-9703
eurekaspringsar.gov/city-council

Meetings

Mon

6:00 PM

2nd & 4th Mon

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Eureka Springs to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(479) 253-9703

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
MonS · 6:00 PM · Eureka Springs City Hall

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