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VIDEO: Thin Blue Line Act Gets Push in Senate

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The following is a release from Sen. Pat Toomey:

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U.S. Senators Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) this week called for Senate action on their bill: the Thin Blue Line Act.

The Thin Blue Line Act provides that if a murderer kills or targets a law enforcement officer, prosecutor, or first responder, this shall count as an aggravating factor in favor of imposing the death penalty in federal court.

When a jury in a federal case considers whether to impose the death penalty, the jury must consider certain “aggravating” factors. Current law states that if the murder victim is a federal law enforcement officer or federal prosecutor, this fact shall weigh as an aggravating factor in favor of the death penalty.

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The Thin Blue Line Act provides the same level of justice to local law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and first responders. It also enhances the penalty when a defendant targets a law enforcement officer, prosecutor, or first responder solely because that individual has chosen to protect and serve.

The following organizations have endorsed this legislation:

  • Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)
  • Corrections U.S.A.
  • Council of Prison Locals
  • Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association
  • Fraternal Order of Police
  • International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO
  • Major County Sheriffs’ Association
  • National Association of Police Organizations
  • National District Attorneys Association
  • National Sheriffs’ Association
  • National Troopers Coalition

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