New Federal Crime: Barricading to Evade Arrest by Federal Officers.
This Act establishes a new federal offense prohibiting individuals from physically barricading themselves to prevent immediate access by a Federal law enforcement officer during an attempted arrest. Citizens who knowingly refuse to comply with orders to exit a location while resisting apprehension face fines and up to 3 years in prison. Penalties increase to up to 5 years if the action involves a deadly weapon, causes serious harm, or endangers bystanders.
Key points
Creates a specific federal crime for "barricading oneself" while forcibly resisting or evading arrest by federal law enforcement.
Barricading is defined as physically blocking access and refusing lawful orders to exit the location during apprehension.
Increased penalties (up to 5 years) apply if the action involves weapons, serious physical harm, or endangers third parties who cannot safely leave.
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