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

What this means

Federal law bars intimidating anyone out of voting, and these lawsuits are asking courts to enforce that before Election Day. Talk of agents at polling sites can keep people home on its own, especially in immigrant communities and communities of color. A neighborhood that knows its rights is harder to scare.

What you can do about it

Save the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline, 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683), and call it if you see or face intimidation at the polls.
If crowds or officers at the polls worry you, look into early voting or voting by mail in your state.
Tell three people you know that voter intimidation is illegal and that help is one phone call away.

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Oct22

Local · Oct 22 · 5 p.m.
Deadline to request a mail ballot
Orange County Supervisor of Elections

Last chance to have a vote-by-mail ballot sent to you for Nov. 3.
Oct19

Local · Oct 19 – Nov 1 · 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily
Early voting in Orange County
Any of the county’s early voting sites

Vote at any early voting location, no matter your precinct.
Nov3

National · Nov 3 · Polls open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Election Day
Your assigned polling place

Federal, state, and local races are on the ballot. In line by 7 p.m.? You can vote.

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