On Election Day, while I was working as a Poll Site Manager for the Onondaga County Board of Elections in Syracuse, I had a pretty unsettling run-in with federal agents over something I posted on social media. It’s the kind of situation that makes you stop and think about free speech and how far government authority can go. Honestly, it shook me, and I don’t think it’s something that should just be brushed off.
Earlier that day, I got a voicemail saying they were trying to reach me. I called back, but they were pretty vague—just mentioned something about a post from January. Since I was in the middle of my shift and couldn’t leave the polling site, I told them where I was. Later on, two ICE agents showed up while I was working as a Poll Site Manager for the Onondaga County BOE. They said who they were and handed me a warning notice about an Instagram post, claiming I had doxxed an ICE agent. I don’t agree with that at all. They asked me to sign the document, and I decided not to. The whole thing was recorded on multiple devices, and local media has already picked it up.
It just doesn’t sit right with me. The whole situation raises a lot of questions about free speech, government overreach, and how election workers are treated while they’re doing their jobs. At this point, I’m trying to figure out what my options are, so I’m looking for a civil rights attorney who can help me understand what steps I should take next. Legal help like this adds up fast. Even just getting advice and having someone review everything can be expensive, and if it turns into something bigger, the costs only go up from there.
Funds raised will go toward hiring a civil rights or constitutional law attorney, covering court fees and other legal expenses if needed, getting transcripts, records, and other important documents, and preserving and organizing evidence. Any extra funds will only be used for costs directly related to this situation.
I’m asking for your support to help me defend my civil liberties and ensure that election workers are treated fairly. Your help will make a real difference as I navigate this challenging situation.
Earlier that day, I got a voicemail saying they were trying to reach me. I called back, but they were pretty vague—just mentioned something about a post from January. Since I was in the middle of my shift and couldn’t leave the polling site, I told them where I was. Later on, two ICE agents showed up while I was working as a Poll Site Manager for the Onondaga County BOE. They said who they were and handed me a warning notice about an Instagram post, claiming I had doxxed an ICE agent. I don’t agree with that at all. They asked me to sign the document, and I decided not to. The whole thing was recorded on multiple devices, and local media has already picked it up.
It just doesn’t sit right with me. The whole situation raises a lot of questions about free speech, government overreach, and how election workers are treated while they’re doing their jobs. At this point, I’m trying to figure out what my options are, so I’m looking for a civil rights attorney who can help me understand what steps I should take next. Legal help like this adds up fast. Even just getting advice and having someone review everything can be expensive, and if it turns into something bigger, the costs only go up from there.
Funds raised will go toward hiring a civil rights or constitutional law attorney, covering court fees and other legal expenses if needed, getting transcripts, records, and other important documents, and preserving and organizing evidence. Any extra funds will only be used for costs directly related to this situation.
I’m asking for your support to help me defend my civil liberties and ensure that election workers are treated fairly. Your help will make a real difference as I navigate this challenging situation.
Organizer
