Justice Department warns Miami-Dade election officials of impostors posing as federal monitors

Local election authorities and voters are alerted to security protocols and the distinction between authorized law enforcement personnel, official federal monitors, and potential impostors during active voting periods.

• •The Justice Department warned municipalities nationwide about individuals posing as federal election monitors.
• •Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia confirmed that no impostors have been reported at local polling places in Miami-Dade.
• •A 46-year-old man named Danilo Alves Silva was arrested earlier this month in South Florida for voter intimidation after posing as a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a localized election.
• •Law enforcement officers stationed inside polling locations are assigned strictly to provide building security, handle ballot safety, and manage traffic.
• •Poll workers in Miami-Dade have undergone training to spot potential impostors.
• •Actual federal election monitors observe the voting process from afar, carry proper identification, and are not permitted to enter polling sites.
• •Federal monitors primarily check for compliance with language requirements, such as the provision of Spanish and English materials, and the absence of discrimination.
• •Broward County election officials also received the Justice Department warning but reported no incidents of impostors.