Ann Arbor, MI - 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 Ann Arbor?

Legal Authority

Michigan's status as a home rule state is firmly established in both constitutional law and judicial precedent dating to the 19...

Why It Can Work Here

Charter status: Home Rule Charter City (charter adopted April 9, 1956, with subsequent amendments including a "Zone of Reproduc...

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

11 members · Mayor + 10 members (2 per ward, 5 wards); partisan elections; staggered 4-year terms
Partisan elections; Mayor Christopher Taylor (D).

Guy C. Larcom Jr. Municipal Building
301 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

(734) 794-6140
a2gov.org/city-council/

Meetings

Mon

7:00 PM

1st & 3rd Mon

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Ann Arbor to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(734) 794-6140

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
MonS · 7:00 PM · Guy C. Larcom Jr. Municipal Building

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