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Baldwin introduces bill to keep federal agents from polling places
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Sen. Tammy Baldwin is introducing a new bill she says would protect voters from intimidation or interference by federal agents at polling locations.
The bill is called the Safe Access to the Polls Act.
Baldwin said it would prohibit federal funds from being used to send ICE, Border Patrol agents, or the National Guard to polling places.
Baldwin said the bill comes after President Donald Trump voiced intent to send federal agents to polling places and issued an executive order to limit mail voting.
“And it is not helpful when the commander in chief gets out there and time after time tries to sow doubt into our election process, tries to grab power by federalizing our election process. We want to make it very clear that our elections are safe, fair, and accurate,” Baldwin said.
Baldwin said the bill will help voters feel confident when they go to the polls and cast their votes.
The November election is less than 6 weeks away.