DuPage County, Illinois — The DuPage County clerk issued a warning to federal immigration authorities ahead of Tuesday’s primary election, saying immigration agents should not appear near polling places because their presence could intimidate voters and potentially violate federal law.
In a video message released before Election Day, County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents must not interfere with voting operations in the county. She emphasized that federal troops or armed agents appearing at voting locations could constitute voter intimidation and may carry legal penalties.
“Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE, will not be allowed to interfere with DuPage County elections in any way,” Kaczmarek said. “It is a federal crime for the military or federal agents to interfere at elections or intimidate voters.”
Kaczmarek also said the clerk’s office plans to notify election judges and deploy “rapid responders” if federal agents appear at polling locations. Residents were encouraged to report sightings through a dedicated hotline established by the county. Officials also directed voters to an online map showing the county’s 248 polling places.
Some critics argue the warning is politically motivated. Election integrity advocate Carol Davis said the statement could be intended to energize Democratic voters during the primary election.
Davis acknowledged that law enforcement generally avoids polling places due to concerns about voter intimidation but noted that officers can still respond if a crime is suspected. Kaczmarek concluded by emphasizing that DuPage County elections remain “safe, free, and fair.”
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