Dallas, TX - 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 Dallas?

Legal Authority

Texas provides the most robust home rule framework.

Why It Can Work Here

~690,000) are viable secondary targets with Democratic-majority councils.

What the Ordinance Would Do
Language must emphasize: (1) the city shall not expend municipal resources to assist armed federal personnel in establishing or maintaining a presence within a defined perimeter...

Your City Council

15 members · 14 single-district members + 1 mayor (at-large)
Council 2-year terms, mayor 4-year term.

Dallas City Hall
1500 Marilla St., Dallas, TX 75201

(214) 670-4050
dallascityhall.com/government

Meetings

Wed

9:00 AM

2nd & 4th Wed

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Dallas to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(214) 670-4050

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
WedS · 9:00 AM · Dallas City Hall

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