Trump homeland security chief says ICE agents could be sent to polling places

Federal officials have signaled that immigration enforcement agents may be stationed at polling locations nationwide, though their role would be limited to responding to specific threats or executing warrants. The U.S. homeland security secretary clarified that their presence would not involve routine patrols but would instead target situations where law enforcement action is required. The statement comes amid ongoing discussions about election security measures and federal oversight at voting sites. Concerns over potential disruptions or intimidation at polling places have intensified ahead of upcoming elections.

Markwayne Mullin says officers could be deployed ‘if there is a threat to that polling place or we’re serving a warrant’US homeland security secretary Markwayne Mullin on Tuesday said that federal immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) officers could be deployed to polling sites across the country.Speaking to reporters in New York, Mullin said: “ICE isn’t there to patrol the polling places. We’re there to enforce specific threats.” Continue reading...