Mandatory Death or Life Sentence for Murdering Law Enforcement Officers.
This bill mandates the death penalty or life imprisonment for individuals convicted of murdering federal, state, or local law enforcement officers while they are performing their official duties. The legislation aims to enhance public safety by imposing the harshest possible penalties for attacks on police. It also establishes specific aggravating factors, such as committing the crime during an ambush, which must be considered when determining a death sentence.
Key points
Establishes mandatory punishment of death or life imprisonment for the murder of any on-duty law enforcement officer (Federal, State, or local).
Creates federal jurisdiction over the murder of state and local officers if interstate commerce was involved (e.g., travel, weapon use).
Lists specific aggravating factors (like ambush or affiliation with anarchist groups) that increase the likelihood of a death sentence.
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