It Is Clear’ Trump Will Use ICE or National Guard to Prevent People from Voting in the Midterms – Governor Pritzker

In the United States, voting rights are protected by federal and state law. Preventing eligible citizens from casting ballots is illegal and would constitute a serious violation of the Constitution. Federal agencies such as ICE are tasked with enforcing immigration law, and the National Guard is under the control of state governors unless federally activated. Neither is legally authorized to interfere with lawful voting procedures in an election.

Governor J.B. Pritzker has expressed concerns about potential voter intimidation or interference in past elections, particularly in the context of national political rhetoric. However, statements warning about possible scenarios should be understood as cautionary and predictive rather than evidence of imminent action.