San Antonio, 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 San Antonio?

Legal Authority

Texas provides the most robust home rule framework.

Why It Can Work Here

Council-manager government, Democratic-leaning council, Mayor Ron Nirenberg (D).

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

11 members · 10 single-district members + 1 mayor (at-large)
4-year terms (Prop F, Nov 2024).

Municipal Plaza Building
114 W. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78205

(210) 207-7253
sa.gov/Directory/Departments/Mayor-Council

Meetings

Thu

9:00 AM

1st, 2nd & 3rd Thu

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want San Antonio to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(210) 207-7253

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
ThuS · 9:00 AM · Municipal Plaza Building

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