ICE sued by voting rights groups to block agents at the polls: ‘Only meant to scare people and suppress votes’
- Posted on September 10, 2026
- By The Independent
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Voting rights organizations have filed legal action against ICE, alleging the Trump administration is deliberately deploying federal immigration agents near polling stations as a voter suppression tactic. The lawsuit contends this strategy aims to intimidate and discourage voter participation, particularly among immigrant communities and minorities. Legal experts argue the presence of federal agents at voting venues creates an unlawful intimidation environment that violates constitutional voting protections and undermines democratic participation.
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