Clark County, NV - 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 Clark County?

Legal Authority

Nevada provides home rule authority to incorporated cities under NRS Chapter 268.

Why It Can Work Here

Portillo - Key advantage: Dominates statewide election administration; contains Las Vegas metropolitan area; passage covers the...

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 · Board of County Commissioners · 7 members elected by district
Most populous county in Nevada.

Clark County Government Center
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV 89106

(702) 455-0000
clarkcountynv.gov/government/board_of_county_commissioners

Meetings

Tue

9:00 AM

1st & 3rd Tue

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Clark County to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(702) 455-0000

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
TueS · 9:00 AM · Clark County Government Center

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