This measure would amend section 1507 of title 18 to change the maximum prison term for obstructing justice by picketing or parading in or near court buildings or the residences of judges, jurors, witnesses, or other court officers. It replaces the current "one year" maximum with "5 years". The short title given is Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025. The measure was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
If you picket or parade in or near a court building or the residence of a judge, juror, witness, or other court officer, the maximum criminal sentence stated in section 1507 would increase from one year to five years. The text provided replaces only the prison-term number and does not list other changes.
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The short title indicates sponsors seek increased protection for Supreme Court justices. No additional sponsor statements or detailed justifications are included in the provided material.
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