The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that FBI and ICE agents will not participate as poll monitors during upcoming elections, assuaging fears of federal interference. This decision has clarified the roles of federal agents, with various officials, including New Mexico election officials, preparing for the potential presence of ICE at polling locations. Despite these concerns, many volunteers and nonprofit groups are mobilizing to protect voters from possible intimidation. The New York Attorney General has reiterated that federal agents are prohibited from policing polling sites, a stance supported by ongoing litigation and community initiatives focused on election defense.