Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2021
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 28, 2021)
Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2021
This bill modifies the criminal civil rights statute that prohibits deprivation of rights under color of law.
Current law prohibits the deprivation of federally protected rights, privileges, or immunities by a government official (including a law enforcement officer).
This bill specifies that use of force during a response to a protest constitutes a deprivation of rights, privileges, or immunities.
Additionally, the bill removes the death penalty as a penalty option if death results or if certain aggravating factors are present.
What just happenedOct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 28, 2021
- Oct 19, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Apr 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 28, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 28, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House