Bill · H.R. 2724· House(119-HR-2724)
Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/8/2025
- Last activity
- 4/8/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- David Kustoff
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025," seeks to amend section 1507 of title 18, United States Code. The primary goal is to change the penalties associated with obstruction of justice. Specifically, it targets obstruction caused by picketing or parading in or near court buildings or the residences of judges, jurors, witnesses, or other court officers. The amendment increases the penalty for these actions from one year to five years.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill increases federal criminal penalties for obstruction of justice.
The opposite
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?-4
Increasing penalties for picketing and parading may have a chilling effect on expressive conduct.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-4
The bill could potentially discourage protest and speech near court institutions.
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-3
The bill increases criminal penalties for certain obstruction of justice offenses.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Penalties for Obstruction: By changing the penalty from "one year" to "5 years" in section 1507 of title 18, United States Code, the bill establishes more significant consequences for those who picket or parade near court buildings or the homes of court officials (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Stricter Penalties: The bill increases the potential prison time for obstruction of justice via picketing or parading from one year to five years, which results in a longer penalty for those involved in such actions (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech-4Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Freedom Of Speech-4
- 4/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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