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US voter reports smooth, unobstructed polling place experience
Original: Went to my closest polling place and voted today. No obstructions, no ICE or police, just friendly older folk directing
A newly naturalised US voter describes casting a ballot at their local polling place without obstruction, noting the absence of ICE or police presence and a quick process under 30 minutes, run by friendly volunteer poll workers. Election officials preferred a driver's license over a passport for identification, even with citizenship documents on hand.
Why now: Voters are sharing firsthand Election Day experiences amid heightened concern over polling place intimidation and immigration enforcement
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- Went to my closest polling place and voted today. No obstructions, no ICE or police, just friendly older folk directing people through the system. Took less than 30 minutes. They preferred to use my driver's license over my passport for ID. I had my SSN card and naturalisation… · BritishKoalaTea@social.coop · 3
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