The checks confirmed no meaningful differences between languages.
7 of 7 models were compared in every language.
1 more to check: DeepSeek V4 Flash. A difference was seen, but the automated checks did not confirm it.
Audit date · 26 September 2026
Can ICE agents legally enter polling places on Election Day in the United States?
We asked seven AI models this question in English, Spanish and Russian, with web search on.
Research prototype. Automated tools collected and checked these answers. People did not check every fact or quote by hand. Use this as a starting point, not as final proof.
Needs checking
Differences the checks did not confirm
We show them in full, with the reason, so you can judge.
Needs checking · 1
DeepSeek V4 Flash
All three say ICE cannot legally enter polling places, but Russian and Spanish add unverified or wrong details.
Not confirmed because: A second translation changed the result.
- English: cites Oct 2024 DOJ memo, treats state bans as proposed.
- Russian: describes a 2026 DHS attempt and lawsuits as fact.
- Spanish: quotes the statute with a fabricated $5,005 fine and calls a 2026 Rhode Island law already in force.
Why it matters. Wrong quotes or unverifiable claims can undercut trust in an otherwise correct legal answer.
| R1 | R2 | R3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Matches the research fact | Matches the research fact | Matches the research fact | matches the fact 3 of 3 |
| Spanish | Matches the research fact | Matches the research fact | Matches the research fact | matches the fact 3 of 3 |
| Russian | Matches the research fact | Matches the research fact | Matches the research fact | matches the fact 3 of 3 |
Matches the research fact
R1–R3: answer rounds. Each round asks the same question once in every language.
| English | “The short answer is generally no — ICE agents cannot legally enter polling places on Election Day in their official capacity while armed, and doing so would likely violate multiple federal criminal statutes. …”Original in English · opening of the answer |
|---|---|
| Spanish | “… shall be fined not more than $5,005 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both …”English translation Read the original“> *"Cualquier persona que sea oficial del Ejército o la Armada, u otra persona del servicio civil, militar o naval de los Estados Unidos, que ordene, traiga, mantenga o tenga bajo su autoridad o control tropas u hombres armados en cualquier lugar donde se celebre una elección general o especial, a menos que dicha fuerza sea necesaria para repeler enemigos armados de los Estados Unidos, será multada o encarcelada hasta cinco años, o ambas; y será inhabilitada para ocupar cualquier cargo de honor, provecho o confianza bajo los Estados Unidos."*” |
| Russian | “… The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) attempted in 2026 to argue that it could direct ICE to polling places to "serve warrants" or respond to "threats," but these actions were immediately challenged in court. …”English translation Read the original“Министерство внутренней безопасности (DHS) в 2026 году пыталось утверждать, что может направлять ICE на участки для «обслуживания ордеров» или реагирования на «угрозы», однако эти действия были немедленно оспорены в судах.” |
How strong is this?
Smaller difference in round 1. No meaningful difference in rounds 2 and 3.
Automated confidence: low. A second translation changed the result.
The separate fact check
Fact used for checking
Federal law generally prohibits deploying ICE or other armed federal agents to polling places or other locations where an election is held, subject to a narrow exception when the force is necessary to repel armed enemies of the United States; voter intimidation and federal interference with elections are also prohibited.
Source: Brennan Center for Justice. The research step found this fact in the source below. We opened the page, but we could not find the fact stated on it. Answers were still checked against this fact. Treat factual ratings with care.
Which model said what about the fact
Matched the fact: Claude Sonnet 5, DeepSeek V4 Flash, GPT-5.6 Sol, Gemini 3.8 Flash, Grok 4.6, Mistral Medium 3.5 and Qwen3.7 Plus
Final automated rating for the answers shown in each card, as in the main report.
All models
| Model | Across languages | Rounds with a difference |
|---|---|---|
| Difference seen, not confirmed | ||
| DeepSeek V4 Flash | Needs checking | 1 of 3 |
| Same substance in every language | ||
| Claude Sonnet 5 | No meaningful difference | None · asked once |
| GPT-5.6 Sol | No meaningful difference | None · asked once |
| Gemini 3.8 Flash | No meaningful difference | None · asked once |
| Grok 4.6 | No meaningful difference | None · asked once |
| Mistral Medium 3.5 | No meaningful difference | None · asked once |
| Qwen3.7 Plus | No meaningful difference | None of 2 |
“No meaningful difference” means the meaning did not change between languages. It does not mean the answers were right.
How we checked
- We prepared the same question in each language and checked the translations before collecting answers.
- We asked each model directly through an API, with web search on. These were not tests of consumer chat apps.
- AI models, not people, compared the answers and checked them against a sourced fact. Language differences and facts were checked separately.
- When we saw a difference, we asked again. That is why models have different numbers of answer rounds.
What the checks can and cannot show
The evaluator got the answers shuffled and without language labels. The text itself could still show the language.
Confidence sums up the automated checks. “High” is not a measured chance that the finding is right.
These ratings have not yet been compared with human ratings. Agreement between AI models is not proof.
Missing answers
None. Every planned answer was collected and compared.
Limits
This audit covers one question and the models listed here. Answers may change when the same question is asked again. Translation and automated checks can miss details. Research prototype. Automated tools collected and checked these answers. People did not check every fact or quote by hand. Use this as a starting point, not as final proof. Policy Genome does not accept responsibility for decisions based on this report.
Full evidence
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