Under current federal law, it's a crime to picket or parade near a courthouse or a judge's home with the intent of influencing a case — but the maximum penalty is just one year in prison. This bill would increase that maximum to five years. It's a direct response to protests outside the homes of Supreme Court justices and is aimed at strengthening protections for judges, jurors, witnesses, and other court officers from intimidation.
Congressional Summary
Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025 This bill increases the statutory maximum prison term—from one year to five years—for picketing or parading in or near a building or residence used by a judge, juror, witness, or court officer with the intent of interfering with, obstructing, or impeding the administration of justice, or with the intent of influencing a judge, juror, witness, or court officer, in the discharge of his or her duty.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2025-04-08
- Date Added
- 2026-04-09