Mullin dismisses ICE poll intimidation fears
The gist
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin rejected claims ICE agents will intimidate voters, saying officers only go to polls for threats or warrants.
The dispute runs into the 2026 midterms, with states and advocates preparing for confrontation.
How it unfolded
- Sep 2026Mullin accused Democrats of "fearmongering" over polling-place concerns, saying ICE officers won't patrol or monitor polls broadly but could serve a warrant or respond to a threat.
- Sep 2026At his confirmation hearing, Mullin said officers would be at polls only for a specific threat, "not for intimidation."
- Sep 30, 2026Mullin appeared at a Justice Department news conference in Washington with Attorney General Todd Blanche and U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen.