Federal Agents Barred from Poll Monitoring as Border Czars Push for Accountability
The Justice Department announced on Wednesday that several law‑enforcement agencies will not serve as poll monitors, while White House border czar Tom Homan points to past immigration enforcement errors and stresses the need for federal accountability.
The Justice Department said on Wednesday that employees from the FBI, ICE, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the ATF and the DEA will not serve as poll monitors in the upcoming midterm elections.
Tom Homan, the White House border czar, acknowledged “mistakes” during the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota this year and clarified there is no plan for ICE to oversee polls.
Homan also said the justice system is working to hold federal agents accountable.
Original reporting
The Hill
FBI, ICE won’t contribute to poll monitoring: Justice Department
The Justice Department said Wednesday that agents and employees from the FBI and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will not serve as poll monitors in the upcoming midterm elections. The department said in a court filing that employees from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Drug…
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Homan says 'mistakes were made' in Minnesota, says no plan for ICE overseeing polls
White House border czar Tom Homan acknowledged "mistakes" during the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota this year, but said the justice system is working to hold federal agents accountable.
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- The Justice Department said FBI agents and employees will not serve as poll monitors in the upcoming midterm elections.
- The Justice Department said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and employees will not serve as poll monitors in the upcoming midterm elections.
- The Justice Department said in a court filing that employees from the Federal Bureau of Prisons will not serve as poll monitors.
- The Justice Department said in a court filing that employees from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will not serve as poll monitors.
- The Justice Department said in a court filing that employees from the Drug Enforcement Administration will not serve as poll monitors, according to The Hill.
- The Justice Department made the statement on Wednesday.
- Tom Homan is the White House border czar.
- Tom Homan acknowledged "mistakes" during the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota this year.
- Tom Homan said the justice system is working to hold federal agents accountable.
- Tom Homan said there is no plan for ICE to oversee polls, according to The Washington Times.
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