East Lansing, 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 East Lansing?

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

East Lansing is the only remaining Michigan municipality on the DOJ's "sanctuary cities" list as of August 2025.

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 · Council-Manager · 5 at-large members; mayor chosen from among members
Home to Michigan State University.

East Lansing City Hall
410 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823

(517) 319-6869
cityofeastlansing.com/190/City-Council

Meetings

Tue

7:00 PM

Biweekly Tue

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want East Lansing to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(517) 319-6869

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
TueS · 7:00 PM · East Lansing City Hall

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