Justice for Fallen Law Enforcement Act enhances penalties for murder and assault against law enforcement officers.
The Justice for Fallen Law Enforcement Act amends title 18 of the United States Code to create or enhance penalties for murder and assault committed against law enforcement officers. Specifically, it mandates a minimum 20-year prison sentence for serious injury to a law enforcement officer and first-degree murder penalties for the murder of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer. The Act also requires the Attorney General to submit a report on prosecutions resulting from these amendments within three years of enactment.
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