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Can President Trump send federal or state law enforcement officers to polling places?
FromPassing Judgment
Can President Trump send federal or state law enforcement officers to polling places?
FromPassing Judgment
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Length:
1 minute
Released:
Aug 31, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
Host Jessica Levinson explains whether the president has the power to send law enforcement officers to polling places on Election Day. She is joined by producer Joe Armstrong to walk through the legal and political limits on the president.
Jessica and Joe discuss who typically observes a polling place, whether Trump can send federal or state law enforcement, what power states have over their polling places, and what recourse voters have if they feel intimidated at the polls.
Jessica and Joe discuss who typically observes a polling place, whether Trump can send federal or state law enforcement, what power states have over their polling places, and what recourse voters have if they feel intimidated at the polls.
Released:
Aug 31, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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