Miami, FL - 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 Miami?

Legal Authority

Florida possesses the strongest municipal home rule framework of any target state.

Why It Can Work Here

Has shifted rightward significantly since 2020, especially among Hispanic voters.

What the Ordinance Would Do
Critical language adjustments from the Madison model: frame as local resource allocation (not election regulation), explicitly reference 18 U.S.C.

Your City Council

5 members · Mayor + 5 commissioners (all district-elected)
Strong mayor is chief executive. Nov 2025 general election held.

Miami City Hall
3500 Pan American Dr, Miami, FL 33133

(305) 250-5300
miami.gov/My-Government/City-Officials

Meetings

Thu

9:00 AM

2nd & 4th Thu

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Miami to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(305) 250-5300

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
ThuS · 9:00 AM · Miami City Hall

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