S 1480
Back the Blue Act of 2019
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Bill overview
The Back the Blue Act of 2019 aims to bolster support for law enforcement officers by increasing criminal penalties for violence against them, including murder, assault, and flight to avoid prosecution. It expands the list of aggravating factors in death penalty cases to include killings of public safety officers, limits federal court review of convictions involving such killings, and restricts the recovery of certain damages in civil lawsuits against law enforcement. Furthermore, the bill directs the Department of Justice to provide grants to promote trust between law enforcement and communities, and clarifies the authority of law enforcement officers to carry firearms.
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David Perdue
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