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Border Patrol At Early Voting Site in Florida Prompts FBI Compalint

Border Patrol At Early Voting Site in Florida Prompts FBI Compalint

Summary

Two U.S. Border Patrol vehicles stayed briefly outside a busy early voting site in Tallahassee, Florida, causing concern. The local elections supervisor filed a formal complaint with the FBI to investigate the incident.

Key Facts

  • The Border Patrol vehicles arrived around 10:15 a.m. near the Northeast Branch Library early voting site.
  • The vehicles stayed for about 10 minutes before leaving.
  • No voters reported being disturbed during the time the vehicles were there.
  • Leon County Supervisor of Elections Mark S. Earley filed a formal complaint with the FBI.
  • Federal law generally forbids armed federal officials at polling places unless to protect against armed threats.
  • There is worry about possible federal immigration agents appearing at voting sites during the midterm elections.
  • President Donald Trump and top officials have not ruled out sending federal agents to patrol polling places.
  • Officials are communicating to ensure voters are not intimidated at polling locations.
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