Elected officials, voting rights groups highlight voter security

The Brooklyn Museum is just one of the early voting locations where ballots can start being filled out on Saturday. Regardless of what you hear, you have the ability to vote. Something that both voting rights groups... The right to vote is under attack in ways we haven't seen in generations. And some of the politicians whose names are on those ballots... There are individuals who are concerned that ICE agents might show up at their polling site asking for their identification. ...say is being threatened by the federal government. Our biggest concern is confusion and fear on the part of voters because that has been the impact of a deliberate campaign. They want to vote but are unsure because they're getting conflicting information. So at a press conference, they wanted to make it clear. Nothing has changed for voters. Any person that attempts to intimidate, to obstruct, to deceive, to prevent you from voting is doing something illegal. The voting rights group say that they'll have people available in person at polling locations, online, and over the phone through early voting and election day, both to keep an eye on what's going on and answer any questions that might come up. If you notice anything, don't walk away, don't stay silent. Call the hotline and make sure to report it. While local officials will also be standing by. There are strict laws to protect polling locations. Write down what happened, where it happened, when. We got your back. The law has your back. To find your early voting location, just head to our website, news12.com. At the Brooklyn Museum, Greg Thompson, News 12. And we reached out to Saritha Komatireddy, who is running against Letitia James in the general election, and a spokesperson for the campaign accused the attorney general of spreading fear as a political tool.