S-2379 — Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act

YourVoice.Now Summary

State and local judges facing threats and harassment would get a new national resource center dedicated to their protection under this bill. The State Justice Institute would fund a nonprofit organization to monitor threats, coordinate with law enforcement, conduct security assessments of courthouses and judges' homes, and build a national database for tracking incidents. The center would also provide security training for judges and court staff across the country.

Congressional Summary

Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges ActThis bill allows funds awarded by the State Justice Institute to be used to establish, implement, and operate a judicial threat and intelligence resource center. The State Justice Institute is a private, nonprofit corporation established by federal law to support and improve the administration of justice in state courts.

Legislative Subjects

Congressional oversightGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesJudgesLaw enforcement officers

Details

Congress: 119th
Chamber: Senate
Status: summarized
Action: Passed Senate
Action Date: 2025-11-20
Date Added: 2026-04-06