Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025
United States119th CongressS-399Senate
Updated: Feb 4, 2025
Summary
This legislative proposal seeks to strengthen federal law concerning obstruction of justice related to judicial proceedings. It specifically targets actions of picketing or parading that occur in or near court buildings or the private residences of judges, jurors, witnesses, or other court officers. The bill amends section 1507 of title 18, United States Code, by significantly increasing the maximum penalty for these offenses. Under the proposed changes, individuals found guilty of such obstruction would face a potential imprisonment term of up to 5 years , a substantial increase from the current maximum of one year . This aims to provide a stronger deterrent against activities that could intimidate or improperly influence the judicial process.
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Timeline
Latest companion bill action
HR-2724: Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025Introduced in House
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Senate
Introduced in Senate
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