Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Kustoff
Introduced
Summary
Raises the maximum prison term for obstructing justice by picketing or parading to five years. This bill would amend 18 U.S.C. 1507 to increase the top sentence for picketing or parading in or near court buildings or the residences of judges, jurors, witnesses, or other court officers from one year to five years.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Harsher penalties for obstructive court protests
If enacted, this would raise the maximum prison term for obstructing court business during protests. It would apply to picketing or parading near courts or the homes of judges, jurors, witnesses, or court officers. The cap would rise from 1 year to 5 years under 18 U.S.C. 1507. It would not create new offenses, only raise the possible sentence. The change would take effect upon enactment.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Kustoff
TN • R
Cosponsors
Gill (TX)
TX • R
Sponsored 4/8/2025
McCaul
TX • R
Sponsored 4/8/2025
Roll Call Votes
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