We have received text from H.R. 378: Thin Blue Line Act. This bill was received on 2025-01-14, and currently has 17 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The proposed legislation, known as the Thin Blue Line Act, aims to amend existing U.S. law regarding the death penalty. Specifically, it seeks to add new aggravating factors for imposing the death penalty against individuals who kill or attempt to kill certain categories of law enforcement officers or first responders. Here’s a breakdown of the main components of the bill:
Key Provisions
- Aggravating Factors Introduced: The bill proposes to include a new aggravating factor under Title 18, Section 3592 of the U.S. Code. This addition would apply when a defendant kills or targets law enforcement officers or first responders.
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Definition of Victims:
The bill defines the targeted individuals as those authorized by law to engage in specific public safety roles, including:
- Preventing, investigating, or prosecuting criminal violations;
- Apprehending or arresting individuals for criminal activities;
- Serving as firefighters or other first responders.
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Conditions of Targeting:
The aggravating factor would apply if the targeted person was killed or attacked:
- While performing their official duties;
- Because of their official duties;
- Due to their status as a public official or employee.
Impact on Legal Proceedings
This legislation would potentially increase the circumstances under which a defendant could receive the death penalty in cases involving the targeting of law enforcement or first responders. It explicitly emphasizes the protection of individuals in these public safety roles by classifying acts against them as more severe under the law.
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