But experts say the Constitution supersedes individuals, and law enforcement will be ready to protect the Constitution should the election result in a Biden win. Several federal and city law enforcement officials described similar scenarios to CNN to explain how they are planning for November 3 deployments. "But law enforcement is also required to defend the Constitution, and that requires them to uphold the results of the election," Priess added. And even if Biden emerges victorious in next month's vote, Trump is still President until Inauguration Day, so federal law enforcement would ultimately be deployed under his command. "It is vital that the FBI, our law enforcement partners, and the public work together to protect our communities as Americans exercise their right to vote."

Source: CNN October 24, 2020 14:03 UTC