Allegheny County, PA - 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 Allegheny County?

Legal Authority

Pennsylvania provides home rule authority through Article IX, Section 2 of the state constitution and the Home Rule Charter and...

Why It Can Work Here

The Philadelphia City Commissioners' role as the board of elections creates a unique connection between city government and ele...

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

15 members · 13 district + 2 at-large
Two at-large members must be from different political parties. County Executive: Sara Innamorato.

Allegheny County Courthouse
436 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

(412) 350-6490
alleghenycounty.us/Government/County-Council

Meetings

Tue

5:00 PM

Twice monthly

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Allegheny County to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(412) 350-6490

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
TueS · 5:00 PM · Allegheny County Courthouse

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