Immigration enforcement spotted at early voting polls in Florida
Immigration enforcement spotted at early voting polls in Florida
Immigration enforcement spotted at early voting polls in Florida
The agents were spotted at polling sites in Lee and Monroe counties, officials said.
Two Florida counties have reported seeing immigration enforcement at or near polling places open for in-person early voting hours.
In Leon County, Supervisor of Elections Mark Earley said two U.S. Customs and Border Patrol vehicles were seen at the Northeast Branch Library, the busiest polling site in the county, on Monday.
And in Monroe County, Supervisor of Elections Sherri Hodies told news media in a statement she has launched an investigation after there were reports of masked federal agents conducting a stop at a polling place in Key Largo on Tuesday.
Both supervisors of elections said they have contacted the FBI.
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Federal law prohibits armed federal agents from conducting activities in and around polling places unless force is necessary to repel armed enemies of the United States.
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“Voters should never experience intimidation from anyone when they are voting, and that includes being intimidated by law enforcement or any other governmental officials,” Early said in his statement. “This nation belongs to the people. Government works for them. I will do everything in my power to ensure that our voters can vote in a fair election free from intimidation or implied threats.