Reno, 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 Reno?

Legal Authority

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

Why It Can Work Here

See state guide for strategic analysis.

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 ward council members
Restructured from 5 wards to 6 wards after 2024 election.

Reno City Hall
1 East First Street, Reno, NV 89501

(775) 334-2030
reno.gov/government/city-council

Meetings

Wed

10:00 AM

Biweekly Wed

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Reno to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(775) 334-2030

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
WedS · 10:00 AM · Reno City Hall

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