Stronger Federal Penalties for Vandalism of Civil Rights Memorials and Monuments.
This law establishes new federal penalties for intentionally damaging or defacing monuments and sites dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement and other social justice struggles. The goal is to ensure the preservation of crucial historical landmarks, such as the Edmund Pettus Bridge, for public education and memory. Citizens who vandalize these protected sites face potential fines, mandatory restitution, and up to three years in prison.
Key points
Vandalism of protected Civil Rights memorials becomes a federal crime, punishable by up to 3 years in prison, depending on the cost of the damage.
The law specifically protects listed historical sites and monuments commemorating key figures and events related to the fight for equal rights.
Convicted individuals are required to pay restitution to cover the costs of the damage they caused.
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