S 1599
Back the Blue Act of 2021
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The Back the Blue Act of 2021 aims to strengthen protections for law enforcement officers and enhance accountability for crimes against them. It introduces new criminal offenses for killing, assaulting, or fleeing prosecution after harming judges, officers, or first responders, expands the list of aggravating factors in death penalty cases, and limits certain federal court reviews. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Justice to provide grants to law enforcement and community organizations to improve relationships and build trust. Finally, it addresses issues related to self-defense rights for officers and firearm carrying regulations.
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