Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act
Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act
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# Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act (S 2379) **What the Bill Does** This bill strengthens security protections for federal judges and their families in response to increasing threats against the judiciary. It authorizes additional funding and resources for the U.S. Marshals Service to protect judges, allows judges to request home security improvements at government expense, and enhances law enforcement's ability to investigate and prosecute threats against judges. The bill also improves information sharing between federal agencies to better identify and respond to potential dangers. **Who It Affects** Federal judges, their families, and the U.S.
Marshals Service are the primary groups affected. The bill indirectly impacts taxpayers through increased security spending and law enforcement agencies that will coordinate more closely on judge safety. **Current Status** The bill has passed the Senate and awaits consideration in the House of Representatives. It had bipartisan support in the Senate, reflecting shared concern about judicial safety across party lines.
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