To amend title 18, United States Code, to include rioting in the definition of racketeering activity.

Key Points

• This bill would change federal law to include rioting in the definition of "racketeering." This would put rioting in the same legal category as serious organized crimes like bribery, kidnapping, and drug trafficking.
• By making rioting a racketeering activity, the government could use the RICO Act to prosecute entire organizations. This means leaders of a group could face charges for riots carried out by their members, even if the leaders were not physically present at the event.
• The policy targets people who travel across state lines or use the internet to organize, promote, or participate in a riot. It is designed to give law enforcement more tools to stop groups that are accused of using violence during protests to achieve their goals.
• If a group is found guilty of a pattern of racketeering that includes rioting, they could face severe penalties. These include up to 20 years in prison per count and the government could seize any property or money linked to the activity.

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