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DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-85.000 - Protection of Government Integrity › Justice Manual § 9-85.400

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Issues involving the application of 18 U.S.C. § 592, which prohibits armed federal presence where elections are held, are supervised by the Public Integrity Section.  When issues arise regarding the presence of armed officials at a location where an election is being held, federal prosecutors and agents must consult the Public Integrity Section.

[added August 2022]

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