Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche declined Wednesday to say whether he would oppose deploying federal agents, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, to polling places during elections, saying only that he would "follow the law."

Blanche made the comments during his Senate confirmation hearing as Democrats pressed him over whether the Justice Department under his leadership would allow federal law enforcement officers to appear at voting locations.

According to Axios, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., asked Blanche whether he would commit to following federal restrictions on the presence of armed personnel at polling places.

Blanche responded that he would follow the law "no matter what it includes," but stopped short of specifically saying ICE agents would not be deployed to polling locations.

The exchange centered on concerns from Democrats and voting-rights groups that the presence of immigration officers at polling sites could intimidate voters, particularly in communities with large immigrant populations.

Federal law restricts the use of federal troops or armed forces at polling places, with limited exceptions involving threats to federal authority or other narrowly defined circumstances.

The Trump administration has said there are no plans to place ICE agents inside polling locations, while supporters of stronger election enforcement argue federal resources can play a role in protecting election integrity.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for tougher election security measures, while Democrats have warned that using federal law enforcement near polling places could discourage some eligible voters from participating.

Blanche, a former personal attorney to Trump who later served as deputy attorney general, is seeking Senate confirmation to become permanent attorney general, succeeding Pam Bondi.

The hearing also included questions about Blanche's independence and how he would lead the Justice Department.