Thin Blue Line Act

This bill proposes to amend title 18, United States Code, by adding new aggravating factors that could lead to the imposition of the death penalty. The primary purpose is to expand the circumstances under which a capital sentence may be considered in federal cases. Specifically, the bill establishes that killing or targeting certain individuals will be considered an aggravating factor. These individuals include law enforcement officers , firefighters , and other first responders who are authorized to engage in or supervise criminal law enforcement activities. The aggravating factor applies if the victim was killed or targeted while performing official duties, because of their official duties, or due to their status as a public official or employee.