Boise, ID - 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 Boise?

Legal Authority

Idaho is classified as a Dillon's Rule state by ALEC and the National League of Cities.

Why It Can Work Here

Strong mayor-council, 6 districts

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 · 6 members elected from 6 districts; mayor elected citywide
Nonpartisan; Mayor Lauren McLean re-elected 2023.

Boise City Hall
150 N Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702

(208) 384-3710
cityofboise.org/departments/city-council/

Meetings

Tue

6:00 PM

Every Tue (4th Tue at noon)

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Boise to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(208) 384-3710

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

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