HR 7315
Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2020
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Bill overview
The Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2020 aims to strengthen federal laws protecting individuals’ rights during protests. Specifically, it clarifies that the use of force by law enforcement officers while responding to a protest is considered a deprivation of rights under the law. The bill also removes the possibility of the death penalty as a sentencing option in cases where death results from a law enforcement response to a protest, or if certain aggravating factors are present.
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Barbara Lee
Carolyn B. Maloney
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