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politics1d ago
DHS hits back at Illinois county clerk who told ICE to stay away from primary polling places
- DHS rebuked DuPage County Clerk after she warned ICE to stay away from polling places ahead of the Illinois primary.
- DHS said ICE is not planning operations targeting polling locations and acts only on targeted enforcement if there is an active safety threat.
- Kaczmarek had warned ICE that it is a crime for federal agents to interfere with elections or intimidate voters.
- Kaczmarek also publicly stated that ICE cannot target polling places and that noncitizens do not vote.
- The statement from DHS clarified ICE’s presence would only occur if a public safety threat is involved.
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