Denver files a lawsuit seeking to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from going to voting sites, according to reporting from multiple outlets. The city brings the case against the Department of Homeland Security and its secretary, arguing that federal actions tied to detainments and warrant service violate the “troops at polls” law.
Denver and supporting civil rights groups say the presence of armed ICE agents at or near polling places creates a chilling effect on voters. They argue that federal officers carrying out law-enforcement duties at polling locations can deter participation and disrupt the voting environment. The dispute is framed around whether ICE officers can lawfully appear at polling sites while performing duties that may include detaining people and serving warrants.
