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Trump administration rules out mass ICE enforcement at the polls in midterms
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security stated that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is not planning mass enforcement operations at polling sites during the upcoming midterm elections. A Senate Democrats' letter raised concerns about armed federal agents at voting locations, citing federal laws prohibiting such actions. The administration's response left open the possibility of enforcement if intelligence indicated a public safety threat.
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