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Protest Restriction: Banning Demonstrations Near Judges' and Witnesses' Homes.

This law introduces new restrictions on the right to protest. Citizens will be prohibited from knowingly organizing pickets, parades, or other demonstrations near the residences or buildings used by judges, jurors, witnesses, or court officers. Violating this ban is a federal crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for up to one year, limiting the locations where opinions can be publicly expressed.
Key points
Establishes a federal ban on protesting (picketing, parading, using sound devices) near the private residences and buildings used by judicial personnel.
Limits the locations where citizens can publicly express their opinions, with penalties including up to one year in prison.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5721
Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Process start date: 2025-10-08