Jersey City, NJ - 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 Jersey City?

Legal Authority

New Jersey operates under statutory home rule rather than constitutional home rule—a critical distinction.

Why It Can Work Here

Jersey City maintains sanctuary city status

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

9 members · 6 ward + 3 at-large (4-year terms, no term limits)
Council president elected from among members every 2 years.

Jersey City City Hall
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

(201) 547-5150
jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/citycouncil

Meetings

Wed

6:00 PM

2nd & 4th Wed (caucuses 2nd & 4th Mon at 4 PM)

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Jersey City to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(201) 547-5150

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

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