Comment on ICE agents told to ‘be ready’ to protect federal property and quell protests on Election Day

Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP According to NBC News sources, ICE agents are being told to standby on and after Election Day along with other federal law enforcement agencies If mobilized, it would mark the first time ICE provides security detail at federal buildings on Election Day. Previously ICE agents have been mobilized only on inauguration days. Under President Trump's June Executive Order targeted toward protesters, ICE, CBP and DHS could use expanded powers to send staff to federal properties. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have reportedly been told by the Department of Homeland security to remain on standby to protect federal property in Washington, DC, on or after Election Day, according to NBC News.ICE has never been reported to provide security on Election Day, although the agency has provided extra security on inauguration days in the past.