S 751
Journalist Protection Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Journalist Protection Act, makes it a federal crime to intentionally injure a journalist or attempt to do so. It defines ‘journalist’ broadly to include reporters, broadcasters, and those gathering news for public dissemination. The law establishes penalties for assault and serious bodily injury against journalists, specifically targeting acts committed while they are newsgathering or with the intent to silence them. It aims to protect journalists from harm during their work.
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