Middlebury, VT - 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 Middlebury?

Legal Authority

Vermont is a Dillon's Rule state, meaning municipalities may only exercise powers expressly granted by the state, necessarily i...

Why It Can Work Here

The town meeting warrant article pathway in smaller communities (Brattleboro, Middlebury) enables direct citizen voting, bypass...

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

7 members · 7 Selectboard members elected to staggered 3-year terms
Town Manager appointed by Selectboard. Shire town (county seat) of Addison County.

Middlebury Town Offices
77 Main St, Middlebury, VT 05753

(802) 388-8100
townofmiddlebury.org/government/selectboard/

Meetings

Tue

7:00 PM

2nd & 4th Tue

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Middlebury to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(802) 388-8100

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
TueS · 7:00 PM · Middlebury Town Offices

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