Omaha, NE - 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 Omaha?

Legal Authority

Nebraska operates as a Dillon's Rule state with constitutional home rule exceptions.

Why It Can Work Here

Strong mayor-council government with 7 districts.

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

7 members · Mayor-Council · 7 district-elected council members; mayor at-large
Home Rule Charter adopted 1956.

Omaha/Douglas Civic Center
1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68183

(402) 444-5520
citycouncil.cityofomaha.org

Meetings

Tue

2:00 PM

Every Tue

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Omaha to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(402) 444-5520

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
TueS · 2:00 PM · Omaha/Douglas Civic Center

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