Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 10/19/2021
Actions
- 2021-10-19Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- 2021-04-28Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2021-04-28Introduced in House
- 2021-04-28Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-04-28 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (3)
- ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
- CAROLYN MALONEY (D-NY)
- DANNY DAVIS (D-IL)
Subjects
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers
- Protest and dissent
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