Thin Blue Line Act proposes additional aggravating factors for the death penalty in cases where victims are law enforcement officers.
The Thin Blue Line Act amends title 18 of the United States Code to include the killing or targeting of law enforcement officers as an aggravating factor for the death penalty. This applies when the officer is killed or targeted while performing official duties, due to their duties, or because of their status as a public official. The bill introduces this new factor to enhance penalties in such cases.
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