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

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The latest lawsuit, first reported by NPR, argues the Trump administration's repeated suggestions that federal officers could be at polling sites is a form of illegal voter intimidation.

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  • The latest lawsuit, first reported by NPR, argues the Trump administration's repeated suggestions that federal officers could be at polling sites is a form of illegal voter intimidation.
  • Reported by NPR Top and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:37:09 UTC.

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

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