The lawsuit names the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the FBI and several Trump officials, seeking to prevent them “from deploying agents in a manner that unlawfully intimidates voters or anyone urging or aiding voters.”
The Trump administration's hints about sending ICE agents to election polling places this fall have led state officials from Maine to Oregon to make plans to counter any actions that could affect voters. Why it matters: It's illegal for federal law enforcement to be at polling places — and there are limits on how close local authorities can be — but when asked about ICE at the polls, President Trump said in May he'd "do anything necessary to make sure we have honest elections." - Earlier this month, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said ICE agents could be at polling places if they were serving an immigration warrant. - "We would be engaging in malpractice if we didn't prepare for the concern [about ICE agents showing…
Various right-wing influencers have floated the idea of President Trump sending ICE or the military to polling locations in November, a move Democrats claim will intimidate voters. Former Rep. Denver Riggleman joins Alex Witt to share his thoughts.
A Jewish-owned event space in Fort Lauderdale canceled a progressive rally headlined by Rep. Rashida Tlaib just hours before it was set to begin, citing security concerns after learning the full scope of the event, forcing organizers to scramble for an outdoor backup. The Venue Fort Lauderdale posted a cancellation notice Thursday night after reviewing […] The post Jewish-owned Fort Lauderdale venue pulls plug on Rashida Tlaib rally days before Florida primary appeared first on American Almanac .
A Jewish-owned event space in Fort Lauderdale canceled a progressive rally headlined by Rep. Rashida Tlaib just hours before it was set to begin, citing security concerns after learning the full scope of the event, forcing organizers to scramble for an outdoor backup. The Venue Fort Lauderdale posted a cancellation notice Thursday night after reviewing promotional materials for the "Chomp the Oligarchy" rally, which was scheduled for Friday evening, four days before Florida's Democratic primary. The venue said it had become aware of the "full scope" of the gathering and could not proceed. Organizers moved the event to an alternate outdoor location, where roughly 300 supporters showed up and Tlaib appeared as planned. The cancellation…Open
AI:A Jewish-owned event space in Fort Lauderdale abruptly canceled a progressive rally headlined by Representative Rashida Tlaib just hours before it was scheduled to begin, citing security concerns and a commitment to the values of the Jewish community. The "Chomp the Oligarchy" event, organized by Gen Z for Change, was intended to boost several Democratic candidates—including DSA-aligned House hopeful Oliver Larkin—who are running against establishment Jewish incumbents ahead of the Florida primary. Following warnings from State Representative Michael Gottlieb that the rally was "anti-Jew," the venue issued an ultimatum to organizers to uninvite Tlaib or face cancellation. Organizers, accusing the decision of being rooted in…Open
Far-left activists have been caught taking down signs showing support for Reform UK party Nigel Farage in Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom.
Far-left activists in Clacton-on-Sea, England, were caught on CCTV taking down boards showing support for Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, as he prepares to fight a parliamentary by-election (special election ) on Thursday. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Far-left activists have been caught taking down signs showing support for Reform UK party Nigel Farage in the Clacton-on-Sea constituency (electoral district) in England. DETAIL: Revealed exclusively by The National Pulse on Tuesday, the CCTV footage shows far-left activists taking down signs expressing support for Farage ahead of the Clacton-on-Sea by-election (special election) on Thursday. The activists were caught in the act early Friday morning. One of the activists can be…Open
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche declined Wednesday to explicitly rule out deploying federal agents to polling places, saying only that he would "follow the law." Why it matters: Lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's use of federal agents near polling places are setting up a legal fight over whether those deployments violate federal protections against voter intimidation . What they're saying: When Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) asked whether Blanche would "commit to following clear federal law" by not deploying armed federal agents to polling places, Blanche replied that he would "commit to following the law … no matter what it includes." - Klobuchar also asked if he understood why federal agents are a concern to voters,…
The device was thrown from a moving vehicle half a block from a polling station, hours after they opened.
A coalition of Democratic district attorneys is vowing to prosecute federal agents looking for illegal aliens at polling places for voter intimidation, despite the fact that illegals are not supposed to be able to vote.
A coalition of Democratic district attorneys is vowing to prosecute federal agents looking for illegal aliens at polling places for voter intimidation, despite the fact that illegal aliens are not supposed to be able to vote. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Democratic district attorneys (DAs) from multiple major cities have announced plans to prosecute federal immigration agents who engage in so-called voter intimidation at polling sites during the November midterms, in response to President Donald J. Trump suggesting the deployment of federal forces to ensure election integrity. Illegal immigrants are not supposed to be able to vote , raising questions as to why voters in Democrat cities would be intimidated by their presence. KEY QUOTE:…Open
Fulton County officials are challenging a federal subpoena seeking election workers' information, calling it an overreach and intimidation tactic as the Trump administration continues to investigate fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
Fulton County officials are challenging a federal subpoena seeking election workers’ information, calling it an overreach and intimidation tactic as the Trump administration continues to investigate fraud in the 2020 presidential election . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Justice issued a subpoena for the names, addresses, and contact information of Fulton County , Georgia, election workers involved in the 2020 presidential election. The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections has filed a motion to quash the subpoena, calling it “unprecedented and harassing.” DETAIL: The subpoena reportedly seeks home addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses tied to election operations in the heavily Democratic county…Open
“The DNC will stand on the side of voters and use every tool in our arsenal to stop voter suppression and intimidation before it can even begin,” DNC Chair Ken Martin said