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Freedom Squad 2020 Arrives In Philadelphia To Help Protect Integrity Of Vote

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A group called Freedom Squad 2020 arrived in Philadelphia on Tuesday from New York City. The group, which is made up of 100 Black men, say they came to Philadelphia to help protect the integrity of the vote.

They are outside polling places to, in their words, be a stabilizing presence and instill voter confidence.

They say they're nonpartisan and are concerned about social and economic justice.

Polls in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware close at 8 p.m. Stay with CBS3, CBSN Philly, CBSPhilly.com and the CBS Philly app for exclusive local reaction and live results.

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