Protect Our Judiciary Act of 2025
HR 5721, the Protect Our Judiciary Act of 2025, amends federal law to prohibit protests near judicial buildings. It makes it illegal to picket, parade, or use loud vehicles like sound trucks near buildings occupied by judges, jurors, witnesses, or court officers. Violators face fines or up to one year in prison. The bill directly affects individuals engaging in demonstrations near these locations, expanding existing restrictions to specifically include noise-making devices and other public demonstrations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Oct 8, 2025
Last action Oct 8, 2025
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Committee
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Oct 8, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Oct 8, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Rouzer
RRepublican
Co
Pat Fallon
RRepublican
Co
Troy E. Nehls
RRepublican
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