Newark, DE - 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 Newark?

Legal Authority

Delaware is a strict Dillon's Rule state -- among the most constrained in the nation for municipal authority.

Why It Can Work Here

See state guide for strategic analysis.

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

7 members · 6 district + 1 at-large mayor
University of Delaware community. Council 2-year terms; mayor 3-year term.

Newark Municipal Building
220 S. Main St, Newark, DE 19711

(302) 366-7000
newarkde.gov

Meetings

Mon

7:00 PM

2nd, 3rd & 4th Mon

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Newark to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(302) 366-7000

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 · Newark Municipal Building

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