HR 3651

Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2025

Summary

Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2025 This bill modifies the criminal civil rights statute that prohibits deprivation of rights under color of law. Current law prohibits the deprivation of federally protected rights, privileges, or immunities by a government official (including a law enforcement officer). This bill specifies that use of force during a response to a protest constitutes a deprivation of rights, privileges, or immunities. Additionally, the bill removes the death penalty as a penalty option if death results or if certain aggravating factors are present.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Ilhan Omar [D-MN-5]
Cosponsors
2
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Introduced
2025-05-29
Latest action
2025-05-29: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-05-29: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2025-05-29: Introduced in House
  • 2025-05-29: Introduced in House