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Chicago-area election officials prepare for federal agents at polls

Citing recent comments by President Donald Trump and top administration officials, lawsuits have been filed nationally and local election officials in Illinois have stepped up planning for ICE or FBI activity at election sites.

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Chicago Tribune· Oct 1, 10:00 AMChicago-area election officials prepare for federal agents at pollsAlso ran in Spokane Spokesman-Review

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