Norman, OK - 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 Norman?

Legal Authority

Oklahoma operates under modified Dillon's Rule with constitutional home rule provisions for charter cities.

Why It Can Work Here

Charter city (since 1919), council-manager form, home to the University of Oklahoma (~30,000 students), with progressive/academ...

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 · Council-Manager · 8 ward-elected members + Mayor at-large
City Manager is chief administrative officer.

Norman City Hall
201 W Gray St, Norman, OK 73069

(405) 366-5396
normanok.gov/your-government

Meetings

Tue

6:30 PM

2nd & 4th Tue

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Norman to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(405) 366-5396

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

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