Congress·In Committee·H.R. 5721

Protect Our Judiciary Act of 2025

Prohibiting Protests Near Homes of Judges and Jurors

Oct 8, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is considered active, but no further meetings or votes have been scheduled at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

While there is a focus on judicial safety, bills that limit protest rights often face significant legal hurdles and struggle to get enough support in a divided Congress.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 3590 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3590 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill makes it a federal crime to picket, parade, or demonstrate near the homes of judges, jurors, witnesses, or court officials. It aims to prevent people from being intimidated or pressured at their private residences because of their work in the legal system.
The proposed law bans the use of sound trucks or similar loud devices for demonstrations near these homes. It also covers any other type of protest meant to influence or disrupt the lives of those involved in court cases.
Anyone found guilty of breaking this law could face a fine or be sent to prison for up to one year. This would apply to demonstrations happening at the person's house or any other building they are currently using as a residence.
This change would expand current laws that already limit protests near federal courthouses. By specifically naming residences, the bill seeks to create a buffer zone between a person's public legal duties and their private family life.

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Milestones

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Oct 8, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Oct 8, 2025

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Protect Our Judiciary Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 5721

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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