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Denver sues to block ICE officers from voting sites

Denver sues to block ICE officers from voting sites

Summary

Denver sued the Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Markwayne Mullin to stop ICE officers from going to voting sites. The city says using federal officers to detain people near voting places breaks a law meant to keep elections safe from military or police interference.

Key Facts

  • Denver filed the lawsuit on Thursday.
  • The lawsuit targets the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
  • Denver wants to prevent ICE officers from being at voting sites.
  • The city claims ICE actions violate the “Troops at polls” law.
  • The law aims to stop military or federal officers from influencing voters by being near election places.
  • The issue involves ICE carrying out arrests and serving warrants near voting locations.
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