{"id":49084,"date":"2026-07-09T00:09:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T07:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/?p=49084"},"modified":"2026-07-09T00:09:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T07:09:33","slug":"aclu-org","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/2026\/07\/09\/aclu-org\/","title":{"rendered":"ACLU.org"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/know-your-rights\/federal-agents-at-the-polls#content\">Skip navigation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/know-your-rights\/federal-agents-at-the-polls#\">About&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/know-your-rights\/federal-agents-at-the-polls#\">Issues&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/know-your-rights\/federal-agents-at-the-polls#\">Our Work&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/news\/\">News<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/action\/\">Take Action<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.aclu.org\/\">Shop<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/know-your-rights\/federal-agents-at-the-polls#\">Give&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.aclu.org\/live\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Voting-and-the-Military.jpg\" alt=\"An I Voted sticker is shown next to an image of military troops' boots.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/know-your-rights\">Know Your Rights<\/a>&nbsp;\u203a&nbsp;Back to Know Your Rights main page<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Federal Agents at the Polls<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Every eligible citizen has the right to cast a ballot freely, fairly, and accessibly \u2014 without fear of deception or intimidation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Issue:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/issues\/voting-rights\">Voting Rights<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Last Updated:<\/strong>&nbsp;June 16, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aclu.org%2Fknow-your-rights%2Ffederal-agents-at-the-polls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Share on Facebook<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aclu.org%2Fknow-your-rights%2Ffederal-agents-at-the-polls&amp;text=Federal%20Agents%20at%20the%20Polls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Post<\/a><a>Copy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/know-your-rights\/federal-agents-at-the-polls#overview\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/know-your-rights\/federal-agents-at-the-polls#scenarios\">All Scenarios<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/know-your-rights\/federal-agents-at-the-polls#more-resources\">More Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The freedom to vote is the very foundation of our democracy. Voting is how we secure our civil rights and liberties and help shape our country, state, and town. Every eligible citizen has the right to cast a ballot freely, fairly, and accessibly \u2014 without fear of deception or intimidation. As President Trump and his administration\u2019s abuses of power continue, it is all the more important to plan ahead and learn about your rights when voting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All Scenarios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have the right to vote free from intimidation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to do if there are reports of ICE, National Guard, or other federal agents in your community during early voting or Election Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to do if you\u2019re stopped by local or federal law enforcement or National Guard troops while attempting to vote<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to do if you\u2019ve been arrested while attempting to vote<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to do if you\u2019re asked about your immigration status<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you offer this information in other languages?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I want to share this information on social media<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.aclu.org\/live\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dc-militerization-blog-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"A group of National Guard troops speaking to DC civilians.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>News &amp; Commentary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sep 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>National Security<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know Your Rights in Encounters with Law Enforcement and Military Troops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The recent militarization of D.C. is a reminder of how quickly government power can expand. Our guide explains what to do if you\u2019re stopped by police or troops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By:<\/strong>&nbsp;Michael Perloff, Allegra Harpootlian<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore news &amp; commentary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/news\/national-security\/know-your-rights-in-encounters-with-law-enforcement-and-military-troops\">Know Your Rights In Encounters With Law Enforcement And Military Troops. Explore News &amp; Commentary.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.aclu.org\/live\/uploads\/2025\/06\/600x600_Wordpress.jpg\" alt=\"No troops on our streets.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Message Action<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Immigrants&#8217; Rights<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Troops on Our Streets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>President Trump has dangerously deployed thousands of troops into our communities in response to protests against dangerous ICE raids. 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