U.S. Attorney Darin Smith announced on July 27 a coordinated effort with federal law enforcement to safeguard the federal election process ahead of Wyoming’s August 18 Primary Election.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office said that federal authorities are monitoring the voting process to ensure compliance with federal voting laws and that only U.S. citizens participate in the elections.
“The right to vote is a fundamental pillar of our democracy,” said U.S. Attorney Darin Smith. “We encourage every eligible citizen to take part in the upcoming election, and we are working directly with our law enforcement partners and election officials to ensure fairness and protect lawful participation. If you are not a U.S. citizen and you vote or attempt to vote, we will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law!”
The office reminded residents that federal laws protect voters from intimidation, disruption, and fraud at polling places. The public can report potential federal election crimes or voting rights violations directly to the Department of Justice or local law enforcement agencies.
Members of the public who believe they have information regarding possible election fraud or unlawful voting activity may contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or submit tips online through the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center at http://www.tips.fbi.gov/. Additional information about the Voting Rights Act and other federal voting laws is available on the DOJ Voting Section website.
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming serves 23 counties across nearly 98,000 square miles—including offices in Cheyenne, Casper, Lander, and Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park—and prosecutes federal crimes while defending government interests in civil litigation under its jurisdiction, which includes areas such as Wind River Indian Reservation and portions of Yellowstone National Park, according to the official website.