Bozeman, 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 Bozeman?

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

Montana State University; growing progressive population; 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

5 members · 4 commissioners + 1 mayor, all elected at-large; deputy mayor serves first 2 years then becomes mayor
Nonpartisan; government study commission elected Nov 2024 to review charter.

Bozeman City Hall
121 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715

(406) 582-2300
bozeman.net/departments/city-commission

Meetings

Tue

6:00 PM

Every Tue (except after holidays and 5th Tue)

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Bozeman to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(406) 582-2300

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

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