Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has backed the presence of ICE agents at polling stations, a move critics fear could have a chilling effect on voter turnout.
Days after immigration agents were deployed across airports to tackle the chaos caused by a funding stalemate, Blanche opened the door to the possible use of immigration officials in U.S. elections.
“Why is there an objection to sending ICE officers to polling places?” he asked during a conversation with CPAC boss Matt Schlapp. “Illegals can’t vote.”
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