Increased Penalties for Protesting Near Judges' Homes or Courts.
This law significantly increases the maximum prison sentence for demonstrating or picketing near court buildings or the private residences of judges, jurors, or witnesses, if the intent is to obstruct justice. Citizens engaging in protests in these specific, sensitive locations now face a potential penalty of up to five years in prison, up from the previous maximum of one year. This change directly impacts the risks associated with exercising the right to assembly near judicial personnel.
Key points
The maximum prison sentence for picketing or parading to obstruct justice (e.g., near judges' homes) increases from 1 year to 5 years.
The change applies to protests near the residences of Supreme Court Justices, other judges, jurors, witnesses, and other court officers.
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