David Rouzer (R-NC)
Protect Our Judiciary Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Protect Our Judiciary Act of 2025," seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It aims to prohibit picketing or parading near certain locations. Specifically, the legislation targets actions occurring in or near buildings or residences used by judges, jurors, witnesses, or court officers. The bill includes penalties such as fines or imprisonment for up to one year.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
- Scored -6
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?
The bill limits the right to picket and parade near judicial buildings and residences through criminal penalties.
- Scored -6
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?
The bill criminalizes picketing and parading near judicial personnel, which restricts expressive activities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection of Judicial Personnel and Participants: By prohibiting picketing, parading, or the use of sound-trucks near the buildings or residences used by judges, jurors, witnesses, or court officers, the bill establishes penalties for these actions. This is found in Section 2.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Demonstration Activities: The bill would make it a crime to knowingly picket, parade, or use sound-trucks or other demonstration methods near the residences or buildings used by judges, jurors, witnesses, or court officers. This could result in fines or up to one year in prison as outlined in Section 2.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — The bill limits the right to picket and parade near judicial buildings and residences through criminal penalties.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life? — The bill criminalizes picketing and parading near judicial personnel, which restricts expressive activities.
- 10/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Pat FallonRepublican · Texas
Troy NehlsRepublican · Texas