HR8485119th Congress

No Rogue Jurors Act

Sponsored By: Representative Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]

Introduced

Summary

Cuts federal funding for groups that train or push jurors to disregard evidence or law. This bill would bar federal grants, contracts, awards, and other federal financial assistance to any entity that provides training, materials, or outreach—under labels like "Equity & Root Cause Jury Training" or any substantially similar designation—that aims to have people serve on juries in U.S. or District of Columbia courts with the specific intent to vote contrary to the evidence or applicable law, including efforts that promote jury nullification.

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Ban federal funding for jury nullification

If enacted, federal agencies would not be able to use Federal funds to give grants, contracts, awards, or other financial help to any group that trains, produces materials, or does outreach on jury service under names like "Equity & Root Cause Jury Training" or any similar label. The ban would apply when the activity encourages people to seek jury service in a Federal or District of Columbia court with the intent to vote contrary to the evidence or applicable law. The prohibition would explicitly cover programs that promote jury nullification, including urging jurors to vote to acquit even if the charged elements were proven. This chunk of text does not specify penalties, an enforcing agency, or an effective date.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]

LA • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

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