Chicago, IL - 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 Chicago?

Legal Authority

Article VII, Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution grants sweeping powers to municipalities:

Why It Can Work Here

Relevant ordinance history: - Welcoming City Ordinance (MCC 2-173): Pioneering sanctuary policy dating to Mayor Harold Washington

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

19 members · 50 alderpersons, one per ward
Nonpartisan; all 50 seats up every 4 years. Next: 2027.

Chicago City Hall
121 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 744-6800
chicago.gov/city/en/about/council.html

Meetings

Wed

10:00 AM

3rd Wed (monthly)

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Chicago to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(312) 744-6800

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
WedS · 10:00 AM · Chicago City Hall

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