Minneapolis, MN - 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 Minneapolis?

Legal Authority

Minnesota's municipal power derives from a hybrid system established by the Minnesota Constitution, Article XII, Section 4, whi...

Why It Can Work Here

Council has demonstrated veto-override capability (9 votes required).

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

13 members · 13 members, one per ward, 4-year terms
DFL-dominated council. Next election: Nov 2029.

Minneapolis City Hall
350 S. 5th St., Room 307, Minneapolis, MN 55415

(612) 673-2216
minneapolismn.gov/government/city-council

Meetings

Thu

9:30 AM

1st & 3rd Thu

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Minneapolis to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(612) 673-2216

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
ThuS · 9:30 AM · Minneapolis City Hall

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