Moab, UT - 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 Moab?

Legal Authority

Utah's framework rests on a landmark judicial decision.

Why It Can Work Here

Grand County's experience with state retaliation (forced to change from nonpartisan to partisan government via HB 224, 2018) de...

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

5 members · Council-Manager · Mayor + 4 at-large council members
Major tourism hub near Arches & Canyonlands National Parks.

Moab City Hall
217 East Center Street, Moab, UT 84532

(435) 259-5129
moabcity.gov/151/Meet-the-City-Council

Meetings

Tue

6:00 PM

2nd & 4th Tue

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Moab to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(435) 259-5129

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
TueS · 6:00 PM · Moab City Hall

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