It's illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that

A lawsuit filed in federal court challenges statements by Trump administration officials suggesting federal officers could be present at polling sites. The suit argues such a presence would violate the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits armed federal personnel from polling locations except in limited circumstances involving national security threats. NPR first reported the lawsuit. Federal law permits armed federal officers at polls only with a court order or during specific emergencies unrelated to voter conduct.

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