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Poll worker confronted by federal agents at voting location over social media post criticizing ICE officer

Jun 24, 2026 · Syracuse, NY

Poll worker confronted by federal agents at voting location over social media post criticizing ICE officer

Paigelynne Gonyea, a poll worker and social media creator in Syracuse, New York, was visited by federal agents on June 23, 2026, at her workplace during New York's primary elections. The agents confronted her over a January Instagram post about ICE officer Jonathan Ross, who shot and killed Renée Macklin Good in Minneapolis during anti-ICE demonstrations. Gonyea's post included a picture of Ross and stated "I think today is a great day for Jonathan to be indicted." The U.S. Department of Homeland Security claimed she posted Ross's address as "doxxing," while Gonyea said she posted the picture after Ross had already been identified by news media. The agents handed her a written notice warning of potential federal charges under laws regarding posting personal information about federal officers. Gonyea refused to sign the document and said she intends to continue defending her First Amendment right to make the post. The New York Attorney General's Office said it is reviewing the incident.

Timeline

Jun 24, 2026New York Attorney General's Office announced it is reviewing the incident
Jun 23, 2026Two federal agents confronted Gonyea at her polling place workplace during New York primaries and delivered a written notice warning of potential federal charges for allegedly doxxing ICE officer Jonathan Ross
Jun 23, 2026Gonyea refused to sign the warning letter and stated her intent to continue defending her First Amendment rights
Jan 15, 2026Paigelynne Gonyea posted on Instagram about ICE officer Jonathan Ross with a picture and message stating "I think today is a great day for Jonathan to be indicted"

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