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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend section 1507 of title 18, United States Code, to establish appropriate penalties for obstruction of justice by picketing or parading in or near court buildings or residences of judges, jurors, witnesses, or other court officers.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025", amends section 1507 of title 18 in the United States Code, which relates to obstruction of justice by picketing or parading near court buildings or the residences of judicial personnel. Specifically, the bill increases the maximum criminal penalty from one year to five years of imprisonment for individuals who engage in picketing or parading near locations such as courthouses, or the homes of judges, jurors, witnesses, or other court officers with the intent to interfere with, obstruct, or impede the administration of justice. By extending the potential prison sentence, the bill aims to strengthen legal protections for court officials and the judicial process by creating a more significant deterrent against intimidating or disrupting court proceedings through public demonstrations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Marsha Blackburn (R)*,
Katie Boyd Britt (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
Mike Lee (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 02/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/399/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s399/BILLS-119s399is.pdf |
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