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Claim Text: Violating this law is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
Simplified Text: Violating the federal law that prohibits armed federal agents at polling places is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: Marc Elias
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "law": "Federal criminal law on armed agents at polls", "penalty": "Felony punishable by up to five years in prison" }
Subject Tags: Elections Criminal Justice US Law
UUID: c885848c-40cb-4284-a69e-c395b373e678
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Created: September 24, 2026 at 8:13 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 24, 2026 at 8:13 PM (2 weeks ago)

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