Central Falls, RI - 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 Central Falls?

Legal Authority

Article XIII of the Rhode Island Constitution, titled "Home Rule for Cities and Towns," provides the foundation for municipal a...

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 · 5 ward council members
Smallest and most densely populated city in Rhode Island (1.29 sq mi).

Central Falls City Hall
580 Broad St, Central Falls, RI 02863

(401) 727-7400
centralfallsri.gov/citycouncil

Meetings

Mon

6:45 PM

2nd Mon monthly

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Central Falls to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(401) 727-7400

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
MonS · 6:45 PM · Central Falls City Hall

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