ICE won’t be tolerated at Chicago-area polling places, clerk says

The Brief

  • Jean Kaczmarek says federal agents will not be allowed to interfere with elections in DuPage County
  • Clerk cites federal law making voter intimidation or election interference punishable by up to five years in prison.
  • New hotline launched to report any potential presence of U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement at polling places.

DUPAGE COUNTY DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek delivered a direct message to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday, saying federal agents will not be allowed to interfere with local elections.

What we know:

During a press conference, Kaczmarek said any attempt by military personnel or federal agents to intimidate voters or disrupt the electoral process would violate federal law. She noted such interference is punishable by up to five years in prison.

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