Lawrence, KS - 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 Lawrence?

Legal Authority

Kansas possesses one of the strongest home rule frameworks in the nation.

Why It Can Work Here

The city passed anti-discrimination ordinances and approved a sales tax increase for affordable housing in November 2024.

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

5 members · 5 commissioners elected at-large; Mayor elected annually by commission
Home to the University of Kansas.

Lawrence City Hall
6 E 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

(785) 832-3400
lawrenceks.org/meeting_information

Meetings

Tue

5:45 PM

1st, 2nd & 3rd Tue

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Lawrence to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(785) 832-3400

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
TueS · 5:45 PM · Lawrence City Hall

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