S 399 · in committee · significant

Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025

What this bill does

The bill increases maximum prison sentences from one year to five years for picketing near judges' homes or workplaces.
It applies to protesters who aim to obstruct justice or influence judges, jurors, witnesses, or court officers.
The law takes effect immediately upon enactment and increases criminal penalties for existing conduct.

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Community Threads

Started by Cosponsor

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How should lawmakers balance protecting judicial independence from intimidation with citizens' rights to peaceful protest near public spaces?
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What evidence exists that current one-year penalties have failed to deter picketing at judges' homes, and would five-year sentences address the underlying causes?
03
Which groups—protesters, judges, or communities—would be most affected by the immediate implementation of these increased criminal penalties?

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