It is against the law for anyone (officials, agents or strangers) to attempt to threaten or intimidate you from voting. (18 U.S.C. § 594)

It is against the law for military or armed forces to be sent to or stationed at polling places to interfere with voting. (18 U.S.C. § 592, § 593)

A provisional ballot can ensure you don't have to leave the polls without voting because of an administrative error. Ask for it, what steps to take and by when, so your vote counts.

If you are in line at closing time, you can still vote.

You can bring an interpreter or someone you trust to help you vote, but not your employer or a union representative. (VRA)

• Armed or uniformed people watching, questioning, blocking or intimidating voters.

• Individuals, who are not poll workers or election orticials, ask you for proof of citizenship while voting.

• Being denied a provisional ballot when you request one.

1. Tell a poll worker or an election official right away

2. Call the helpline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE. It's free, and may connect you to legal support.

3. Document it: How many people there are, what they are doing, where they are, uniforms or badges, what time, what they are carrying.

• "Am I free to go?" If they say yes, walk away calmly.

• "I have the right to remain silent."

• "I do not consent to a search.

• "I want to speak to a lawyer."

• Keep your hands visible. Don't run or resist.

• Don't interfere with law enforcement.

• Don't sign anything you don't understand without a lawyer present.

• If asked, you don't have to unlock your phone without a judicial warrant.