Bannon Urges ICE at Polling Places Ahead of Midterms, Sparking Election-Fear Debate
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Steve Bannon urged immigration agents to surround polling sites for the November midterms, a call echoed by Donald Trump’s push to federalize elections. Elections officials warn that heavy immigration enforcement near polls could intimidate voters, especially in Democratic areas. The remarks come amid ongoing fights over election administration, voter data access, and persistent—but disputed—claims about undocumented voters influencing elections.
- Steve Bannon calls for immigration agents at polling sites during midterms The Guardian
- Steve Bannon calls for Trump to deploy ICE and military troops to polling sites Politico
- Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections Democracy Docket
- ‘Trust Has Been Breached’ The Atlantic
- Bannon: ‘We‘re gonna have ICE surround the polls’ The Hill
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