Billings, MT - 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 Billings?

Legal Authority

Under the 1972 Montana Constitution, Article XI, Section 6, self-governing municipalities may exercise "any power not prohibite...

Why It Can Work Here

Largest city; self-governing charter

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

10 members · Mayor-Council · 5 wards x 2 members each; mayor at-large
All seats nonpartisan; members limited to two consecutive terms.

Billings City Hall
316 N. 26th Street, Billings, MT 59101

(406) 657-8210
billingsmt.gov/107/City-Council

Meetings

Mon

5:30 PM

Every Mon

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Billings to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(406) 657-8210

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
MonS · 5:30 PM · Billings City Hall

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