Markwayne Mullin, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, stated on Tuesday that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers could be deployed to polling sites across the country if there is a specific threat to the polling place or if they are serving a warrant. Speaking to reporters in New York, Mullin clarified, "ICE isn’t there to patrol the polling places. We’re there to enforce specific threats."
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Homeland Security Secretary Discusses Potential ICE Deployment to Polling Places
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin indicated that ICE officers may be sent to polling places if there are specific threats or warrants. He emphasized that their presence would not be for general patrols.
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