Ferndale, 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 Ferndale?

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

Ferndale is the hub of Michigan's LGBTQ community, electing Michigan's first openly gay mayor (Craig Covey, 2007).

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 · Mayor + 4 council members
Hub of Metro Detroit's LGBTQ+ community.

Ferndale City Hall
300 E Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220

(248) 546-2525
ferndalemi.gov/government/city_council

Meetings

Mon

6:00 PM

1st & 3rd Mon

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Ferndale to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(248) 546-2525

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

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