New Haven, CT - 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 New Haven?

Legal Authority

Connecticut's municipal authority derives from a hybrid system where Dillon's Rule dominates despite constitutional home rule p...

Why It Can Work Here

The city has positioned itself as a national leader in immigrant protection, becoming one of the first U.S.

What the Ordinance Would Do
Governing Body: Court of Common Council (9 members elected at-large to 4-year terms) Executive: Mayor Arunan Arulampalam (D), assumed office January 2024 Population: 121,054 Hartfo

Your City Council

30 members · 30 ward alderpersons (single-member wards)
Legislative body called Board of Alders. President elected from among members.

New Haven City Hall
165 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510

(203) 946-8200
newhavenct.gov/government/board-of-alders

Meetings

Mon

7:00 PM

1st & 3rd Mon

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want New Haven to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(203) 946-8200

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
MonS · 7:00 PM · New Haven City Hall

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