Pocatello, 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 Pocatello?

Legal Authority

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

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 · Strong Mayor-Council · Mayor (full-time) + 6 at-large council members
Home to Idaho State University.

Pocatello City Hall
911 N 7th Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201

(208) 234-6163
pocatello.gov/287/City-Council

Meetings

Thu

6:00 PM

1st & 3rd Thu

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Pocatello to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(208) 234-6163

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

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