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In reply to the discussion: Can i ask these questions, without getting anyone upset? [View all]cbabe
(6,665 posts)8. The other problem:
https://www.rawstory.com/ice-2674257695/
'They may be arrested': ICE makes startling admission on election monitoring operation
Alexander Willis
November 2, 2025 12:08PM ET
With millions of voters expected to descend to the polls Tuesday in a series of off-year elections, including in California where voters will vote on a constitutional amendment to redraw the states congressional districts, the Trump administration made a startling admission regarding how its poll monitors may operate on Election Day.
The Trump administration has deployed Justice Department officials to monitor elections in both California and New Jersey, citing allegations of election irregularities from Republican leadership in both states, a move that critics have labeled as blatant voter intimidation.
The New York Times reported Sunday that officials with Immigration and Customs Enforcement said that while the agency would not target polling sites with immigration raids, there was one important caveat.
If a dangerous criminal alien is near a polling location, they may be arrested as a result of that targeted enforcement action, the statement read, as reported by the Times.
more CA will monitor the monitors for starters
'They may be arrested': ICE makes startling admission on election monitoring operation
Alexander Willis
November 2, 2025 12:08PM ET
With millions of voters expected to descend to the polls Tuesday in a series of off-year elections, including in California where voters will vote on a constitutional amendment to redraw the states congressional districts, the Trump administration made a startling admission regarding how its poll monitors may operate on Election Day.
The Trump administration has deployed Justice Department officials to monitor elections in both California and New Jersey, citing allegations of election irregularities from Republican leadership in both states, a move that critics have labeled as blatant voter intimidation.
The New York Times reported Sunday that officials with Immigration and Customs Enforcement said that while the agency would not target polling sites with immigration raids, there was one important caveat.
If a dangerous criminal alien is near a polling location, they may be arrested as a result of that targeted enforcement action, the statement read, as reported by the Times.
more CA will monitor the monitors for starters
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My Secretary of State (CO), Jenna Griswold has been President of the Democratic Secretaries of States for
hlthe2b
Nov 2025
#15
The voting machines aren't the problem, it's the damn white wing voters and those too lazy to vote.
Silent Type
Nov 2025
#4
I hope you're right. Never thought ice would target preschools or churches either.
cbabe
Nov 2025
#13
The voting machines are computers and no one can see what goes on inside them
questionseverything
Nov 2025
#12
Many in this thread seem to be saying this is not an issue. I think that is just a nutty take on it.
Scrivener7
Nov 2025
#16
Computers can be programmed to do one thing during testing and another during actual use
questionseverything
Nov 2025
#33
I think priority #1 is to figure out how to make sure elections are secure - free and fair.
yellow dahlia
Nov 2025
#28