Eau Claire, WI - 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 Eau Claire?

Legal Authority

Article XI, Section 3 of the Wisconsin Constitution establishes the foundation for municipal authority:

Why It Can Work Here

is a progressive university town with UW-Eau Claire.

What the Ordinance Would Do
Waukesha is strongly Republican; GOP State Rep.

Your City Council

11 members · Council-Manager · 5 district + 5 at-large + elected Council President
Only WI city with directly voter-elected Council President.

Eau Claire City Hall
203 S Farwell St, Eau Claire, WI 54701

(715) 839-4902
eauclairewi.gov/government/city-council

Meetings

Tue

4:00 PM

2nd & 4th Tue

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Eau Claire to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(715) 839-4902

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
TueS · 4:00 PM · Eau Claire City Hall

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