Amid Protests, DOJ Says It Can Deploy Armed Agents To Vote Centers

The transcript discusses the deployment of the National Guard in Portland to control violence during protests. Portland police arrested ten people after declaring a riot. Demonstrators were protesting issues like vote counting and police brutality. In New York, protesters demanded all election votes be counted, leading to over 50 arrests by the NYPD. The Justice Department stated it could send armed officers to investigate vote counting irregularities, raising concerns about potential interference. A law prohibits armed officers at polling places on Election Day, but the DOJ claims it can send officers after voting ends.

What was one of the main reasons for the protests in Portland?

• Healthcare reforms

• Vote counting and police brutality

• Tax policies

• Environmental issues

What action did the NYPD take during the protests in New York?

• They made more than 50 arrests

• They ignored the protests

• They provided free transportation

• They joined the protests

What was the main demand of the protesters in New York?

• To count all election votes

• To increase police funding

• To improve public transportation

• To reduce taxes

What concern do some former officials have about the Justice Department's plan?

• It will reduce voter turnout

• It will increase election costs

• It could interfere with the vote tally

• It might delay the election results

What does the existing law prohibit regarding armed officers?

• Armed officers in schools

• Armed officers in government buildings

• Armed officers at public protests

• Armed officers at polling places on Election Day