Providence, 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 Providence?

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

The City Council includes DSA-endorsed Councillor Miguel Sanchez and recently-elected progressive Jill Davidson (Ward 2, Novemb...

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 · 15 ward council members (4-year terms, 3-term limit)
Council President: Rachel Miller (Ward 13). Mayor is member of council and chief executive.

Providence City Hall
25 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903

(401) 521-7477
council.providenceri.gov

Meetings

Thu

7:30 PM

1st & 3rd Thu (1st Thu only in Jul & Aug)

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Providence to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(401) 521-7477

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
ThuS · 7:30 PM · Providence City Hall

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