Protections
for Elections
Moderate — Careful Framing Required
Pennsylvania
Constitutional Home Rule • police exclusion zone provide strong con
1865
Law Enacted
$250K
Max Fine
5 YRS
Prison
ZERO
Exceptions
Since 1865, federal law has banned armed federal personnel at polling places. In 1909, Congress deliberately removed the only exception — there is no law enforcement justification for armed feds at the polls. Not for "keeping the peace." Not for preventing fraud. Nothing.
18 U.S.C. § 592 — TROOPS AT POLLS
Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony and is permanently barred from federal service. The DOJ's own manual says FBI agents cannot be stationed at polls.
5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE CAREER DEATH
Philadelphia
Pop. 1.6M • Mayor-Council
- Population:. ~1,603,797 - Government: Mayor-Council; three elected city commis...
Pittsburgh
Pop. 302K • Mayor-Council
Target city. See state guide for details.
State College
Pop. 42K • Home Rule
- Population:. ~42,034 - Government: Home rule municipality - Key advantage: Hom...
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