Protecting Protesters: Clarifying Penalties for Use of Force by Officials.
This act aims to clarify rules on the use of force by public officials, especially during protests. A key change is the removal of the death penalty as a possible punishment for violating civil rights, which could impact the safety and rights of individuals participating in assemblies.
Key points
Clarifies that the use of force during protests falls under provisions concerning deprivation of civil rights by officials.
Removes the death penalty as a possible punishment for officials who violate civil rights under color of law.
Introduced
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