New Penalties for Interfering with National Guard Protective Zones.
This legislation establishes a new federal crime for knowingly entering a designated 15-foot protective zone around a deployed National Guard member with the intent to impede their official duties. Citizens must respect these clearly marked boundaries during Guard deployments, as violations can lead to up to one year in prison. Penalties increase significantly, up to five years, if the violation involves physical contact, spitting, or throwing objects at the member.
Key points
Creates a federal offense for knowingly entering a marked 15-foot perimeter around a deployed National Guard member to interfere with their duties.
Violations carry a penalty of up to 1 year in prison and/or a fine.
Physical contact, spitting, or throwing objects at the member results in an aggravated penalty of up to 5 years in prison.
The law explicitly protects First Amendment activities (like protesting) conducted outside the designated protective zone.
Status:
Introduced
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