No Settlements for January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters Act
Congress Moves to Block Federal Settlement Payments to Convicted January 6 Officer Assaulters
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Key Points
- Bars the federal government from paying legal settlements to people convicted of assaulting law enforcement during the January 6, 2021 Capitol breach.
- The ban applies even if the person claims they were harmed during the January 6 events or says they were harmed by being prosecuted for January 6-related crimes.
- This would block using any federal money for these settlements, including money typically used to pay court judgments and settlements.
- Who it hits: a narrow group—people with convictions tied to assaulting officers during the Capitol breach—rather than all January 6 defendants.
- If the government can’t settle, some cases could be fought in court longer, which may affect legal costs and how quickly disputes end.
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No Settlements for January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters Act
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