Staff Reports
Republican Senators Marsha Blackburn, Tom Cotton, Mike Lee, Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Ted Cruz have decided enough is enough. They have introduced the Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025, a piece of legislation that aims to put the proverbial smackdown on wannabe intimidators targeting Supreme Court justices. In a move clearly designed to bolster the rule of law, this act seeks to amend Section 1507 of Title 18, United States Code, enhancing penalties for those who engage in the outrageous antics of picketing or parading near court buildings or the private residences of our esteemed judicial figures.
BREAKING: Pam Bondi SWORN IN as Attorney General! pic.twitter.com/ELF0hZjQBU
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) February 5, 2025
The proposed changes are nothing short of common sense. Currently, a violation can result in a mere one-year sentence. However, under the new legislation, that figure would jump to a hefty five years. This shift comes as a desperate response to a disturbing trend of threats against justices, some of which have eerily echoed the sentiments of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who cavalierly warned Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh that they should expect repercussions for their decisions. The theatrics of Schumer’s comments—like some kind of political horror movie villain—have surely added fuel to the fire, making it abundantly clear that the Left would love nothing more than to intimidate those who stand in their way.
One can’t ignore the irony here, especially when the same administration that now occupies the White House did little to curb such intimidation. Biden’s Justice Department, under the watch of former Attorney General Merrick Garland, practically gave a free pass to those who chose to protest at justices’ homes post-Roe v. Wade reversal. Instead of addressing the threats, they seemed to revel in the chaos, encouraging unrest rather than upholding justice. It seems that the Democrats are more interested in their agenda than in the safety of those who interpret the law.
When I hear the name Chuck Schumer, “bipartisanship” does not come to mind:
“I want to tell you, Gorsuch. I want to tell you, Kavanaugh. You have released the whirlwind, and you will pay the price. You won’t know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions.” https://t.co/SxzxR3HB27 pic.twitter.com/nnGz2aP5tb
— Carrie Severino (@JCNSeverino) November 13, 2024
In a reassuring twist, the new legislation indicates a return to law and order, a sentiment that many have yearned for since the chaotic days of the previous administration. With Trump back at the helm, there’s hope that the Justice Department will actually uphold the law rather than play politics with public safety. Members of Congress have rightly recognized the urgent need to deter the intimidation tactics employed against the judiciary, something that should resonate with every American who values our legal system.
As political shenanigans keep making headlines, the swearing-in of Attorney General Pam Bondi offers a glimmer of hope. Her appointment is expected to bring a renewed focus on maintaining the integrity of our justice system, safeguarding it from those who believe they can bully their way through. With determined lawmakers and a robust legal force behind them, America may finally witness a crackdown on the unacceptable behavior directed at those who serve on the highest court in the land.
