Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Senator Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced
Summary
Increases the maximum prison term for picketing or parading in or near court buildings, or the residences of judges and other court personnel, from one year to five years. The bill would amend 18 U.S.C. 1507 to replace 'one year' with 'five years' when the conduct is done with the intent to interfere with or influence a judge, juror, witness, or court officer in the discharge of their duties. Other parts of section 1507, including fines and enforcement mechanisms, would remain unchanged.
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Higher prison terms for courthouse picketing
If enacted, this bill would raise the maximum prison term for picketing or parading in or near courthouses or the private residences of judges, jurors, witnesses, or other court officers from 1 year to 5 years. The other elements of the existing offense would stay the same. The text does not set an effective date or change fines or enforcement. This would make criminal penalties for the covered protest conduct much harsher.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
TN • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
UT • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
MS • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
AR • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]
AL • R
Sponsored 2/10/2025
Roll Call Votes
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