Las Cruces, NM - 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 Las Cruces?

Legal Authority

New Mexico's municipal legal framework creates a two-tiered system where most municipalities operate under strict Dillon's Rule...

Why It Can Work Here

Las Cruces offers an actively progressive council with a 5-2 majority and a proven track record of bold ordinances.

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 · Council-Manager · Mayor at-large + 6 district councilors
Second-most populous city in New Mexico.

Las Cruces City Hall
700 N. Main Street, Las Cruces, NM 88001

(575) 541-2000
lascruces.gov/government/city-council

Meetings

Mon

1:00 PM

1st & 3rd Mon

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Las Cruces to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(575) 541-2000

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
MonS · 1:00 PM · Las Cruces City Hall

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