Jackson/Teton County, WY - 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 Jackson/Teton County?

Legal Authority

Article XIII, Section 1 of the Wyoming Constitution (amended 1972) grants cities and towns power to "determine their local affa...

Why It Can Work Here

The legal theory fails under Section 6-8-401's comprehensive firearms preemption and HB 133's sanctuary city ban.

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 · Town Council · Mayor + 4 councilmembers
Only incorporated municipality in Teton County. Town and County share joint departments.

Jackson Town Hall
150 E Pearl Ave, Jackson, WY 83001

(307) 733-3932
jacksonwy.gov/256/Mayor-Town-Council

Meetings

Mon

6:00 PM

1st & 3rd Mon

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Jackson/Teton County to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(307) 733-3932

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

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