Newark, 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 Newark?

Legal Authority

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

Why It Can Work Here

The city has enacted inclusionary zoning, environmental justice/cumulative impact zoning provisions, and ma

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 · 5 ward + 4 at-large (nonpartisan, 4-year terms)
Mayor may cast tie-breaking vote. Meetings alternate between daytime and evening.

Newark City Hall
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102

(973) 733-6574
newarknj.gov/council-members

Meetings

Wed

12:30 PM / 6:30 PM

1st Wed at 12:30 PM; 2nd Wed at 6:30 PM

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Newark to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(973) 733-6574

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
WedS · 12:30 PM / 6:30 PM · Newark City Hall

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