Tuberville Backs the Blue, Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Law Enforcement

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WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) in introducing theBack the Blue Act, which would increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement officers and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves.
Sen. Tubervillecosponsoredthis legislation in the 118thCongress.
“Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day when they go into the field to protect us,”said Sen. Tuberville.“We have to send a message loud and clear: violence against law enforcement will not be tolerated. After years of soft-on-crime policies that have weakened our justice system, it is important that we take a hard stance against any and every targeted attack toward our police officers. I will always back the blue and work to make sure these men and women are fully equipped with everything they need to keep us safe.”
Sens. Tuberville and Cornyn were joined by Sens. Jim Banks (R-IN), John Barrasso (R-WY), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), John Boozman (R-AR), Katie Britt (R-AL), Ted Budd (R-NC), Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Jim Justice (R-WV), John Kennedy (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK), Mike Lee (R-UT), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Dave McCormick (R-PA), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Rick Scott (R-FL), Tim Scott (R-SC), Tim Sheehy (R-MT), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Todd Young (R-IN) in cosponsoring the legislation.
This legislation is endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA), National Narcotic Officers’ Associations’ Coalition (NNOAC), Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies (ASCIA), and the Sergeants Benevolent Association NYPD.
BACKGROUND:
Specifically, theBack the Blue Actwould:
Strengthen Laws to Protect Police Officers

Create a Specific Aggravating Factor for Federal Death Penalty Prosecutions

Limit Federal Habeas Relief for Murders of Law Enforcement Officers

Limit Recovery of Certain Damages and Fees for Individuals Engaged in Felonies

Expand Self-Defense and Second Amendment Rights for Law Enforcement Officers

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Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP and Aging Committees.
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