three US Senators Introduce Bill to Let Prosecutors, Federal Judges Carry Concealed Guns

LEOSA, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, was enacted in 2004 and provides two lessons of individuals — certified legislation enforcement officers and certified retired LEOs — the suitable to hold firearms in each state within the nation. Now, in all probability because of an attack on a federal judge that killed her son and wounded her husband, a invoice has been launched within the US Senate by three Republicans that might broaden that privilege to Federal judges and prosecutors.

Here’s a press launch from Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton:

Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), together with Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) and Kelly Loeffler (R-Georgia), launched the Protect Our Prosecutors and Judges Act, a invoice that expands the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act—which permits present and retired LEOs to hold hid firearms—to incorporate present and retired state, native, and federal prosecutors, in addition to federal judges. Bill textual content could also be discovered here.

“Judges and prosecutors have been the target of growing threats and violence simply for doing their jobs. They should be able to protect their own lives and their families. Our bill will allow federal judges and prosecutors to defend themselves in a similar way to other law enforcement officers,” mentioned Cotton.

“Prosecutors and judges make difficult decisions daily that have the potential to put them in harm’s way,” mentioned Loeffler. “In a day and age when personal information is so easily accessible online, these public servants should be able to protect themselves and their families at all times. I’m proud to support this commonsense legislation that extends the right to self-protection for those working for justice every day.”

“Right now, law enforcement officials are facing increased threats to their safety just for doing their jobs,” mentioned Blackburn. “Cities across the country have seen a spike in crime in the wake of weeks-long protests, making the thin blue line appear even thinner than usual. I am pleased to join my colleagues in this crucial effort to ensure members of law enforcement are able to protect themselves in case of emergency.”