Salt Lake County, 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 Salt Lake County?

Legal Authority

Utah's framework rests on a landmark judicial decision.

Why It Can Work Here

Voted 53% Biden in 2020.

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

9 members · Legislative Council · 6 district (4-yr) + 3 at-large (6-yr); separate elected Mayor
Home rule county government. Most populous county in Utah.

Salt Lake County Government Center
2001 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84190

(385) 468-7500
saltlakecounty.gov/council

Meetings

Tue

1:30 PM

Every Tue

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Salt Lake County to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(385) 468-7500

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
TueS · 1:30 PM · Salt Lake County Government Center

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