Senators introduce a bill to protect the Supreme Court judges

Following the escalation of political violence over the past few years, including protesters in the homes of the Supreme Court judges, several Senators of the United States The legislation was introduced on Wednesday to increase punishment for those who are threatening federal judges, including Supreme Court Judges.

The Sens Sponsored Bill. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn; Ted Cruz, R-Texas; Mike Lee, R-Utah; Cindy Hayd-Smith, R-Miss; and Tom Cotton, R-Ak.

You can be prosecuted in accordance with section 1507 if he “intent to influence any judge … in the performance of his duties, pickets or parades … in a building or near a building that is engaged or used by such a judge” . Violators of the Statute also risk threatening criminal penalties.

“The courts of the Supreme Court should be able to do their work without fear of intimidation, harm or violence against them or their families,” Blackburn said in a press. “The protection of our law on judges of the Supreme Court will restrain the intimidation of our judges and send a clear notice that anyone who is trying to harm them will be punished in full of the law.”

“No The court member should be afraid for the safety of his family, fulfilling a constitutional duty, “Cruz said in a statement.

“The Supreme Court courts have encountered an alarming number of threats that seek to change the results of political cases,” Lee said in a statement. “This attack on the rule of law and the independent judiciary do not withstand. Congress should be crystal clear: trying to intimidate judges and their families for a long time will land you in prison. “

The legislation comes when judges and other federal officials are increasingly under threat. In June 2022, Nicholas Rosko went to Brett Cavana’s neighborhood to Murder of conservative justice. The man planned to “break through, shot him, and then shoot himself.” He was restrained only because his sister was able to convince him instead.

In March 2020, the then leader of the majority of sence Chuck Sumer, Dr. threatened Cavano and Justice Neil Gorshukh, both appointed by President Donald Trump, in the steps of the Supreme Court.

“I want to tell you, Hook, I want to tell you, Cavano, you released a whirlwind and you will pay the price!” Sumer shouted. “You won’t find out that you will hit you if you go forward with these horrible decisions!” The context of comments was an abortion rally.

Once roe v. Wade has been canceled, extreme left activists began to protest with residence of judges On the court and Map with addresses Of the five residences of conservative judges, it was posted on the Internet. None of the protesters blamed the Ministry of Justice under the then President Joe Biden with a violation of the section.