Protecting Law Enforcement Officers, Judges, Prosecutors, and Their Families
Jan 22, 2021
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Jan 18, 2021
Published on: Jan 22, 2021
Jan 22, 2021
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Jan 18, 2021
Published on: Jan 22, 2021
Summary
Increases safety for law enforcement, judges, and prosecutors by making it easier for them to carry guns and by protecting their personal information.
What problem does this solve?
Judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers face unique risks and threats of harm to themselves and their families because of their jobs. This order aims to protect them by removing barriers to carrying firearms and by better safeguarding their personal information from public view.
What does this order do?
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Removing Obstacles to Federal Law Enforcement Officers Qualifying For Concealed Carry Under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004.
Removes obstacles to concealed carry for federal officers
Directs all federal agencies to remove any unnecessary difficulties that prevent current or retired federal law enforcement officers from carrying a concealed firearm under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA).
Authorizes concealed carry for federal prosecutors
Requires the Attorney General to create a rule that allows federal prosecutors to be deputized as Deputy U.S. Marshals, giving them the ability to carry a firearm if they or their families face harm.
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Proposing Legislation to Enhance the Protection of Judges, Prosecutors, and Law Enforcement Officers.
Proposes new legislation for enhanced protection
Directs the Attorney General to propose new laws to Congress that would allow federal judges and prosecutors to carry firearms, increase penalties for threats against them, and protect their personal information.
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Expanding the Federal Government's Protection of Judges, Prosecutors, and Law Enforcement Officers.
Protects personal information
Orders a review to find ways to remove or limit public access to the personal information of federal judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement. It also allows them to use a P.O. box instead of a home address.
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Expanding the Federal Government's Protection of Judges, Prosecutors, and Law Enforcement Officers.
Prioritizes prosecution of threats
Instructs the Attorney General to make it a priority to investigate and prosecute federal crimes that involve threats or violence against judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and their families.
Who does this affect?
- Federal law enforcement officers
- Federal prosecutors
- Federal judges
What is the real world impact?
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Expands gun rights for specific groups
Focuses heavily on removing obstacles to concealed carry for federal officers and prosecutors. Critics might see this as a way to expand gun rights for certain government employees, potentially bypassing broader public debate on gun control measures.
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Enhances safety for public servants
Aims to protect judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers who face threats and violence due to the nature of their work. The order directly responds to tragic events, such as the murder of a federal judge's son, to provide these public servants with better means of self-defense.
When does this start?
This order sets several deadlines for federal agencies, most of which are within 30 days of its issuance on January 18, 2021.
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Removing Obstacles to Federal Law Enforcement Officers Qualifying For Concealed Carry Under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004.
Agency reports on concealed carry
Within 30 days, the heads of all relevant agencies must submit a report to the President on their progress in removing obstacles to concealed carry for their officers.
Regulation for prosecutor concealed carry
Within 30 days, the Attorney General must propose a new regulation to allow federal prosecutors to be deputized to carry firearms for their protection.
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Proposing Legislation to Enhance the Protection of Judges, Prosecutors, and Law Enforcement Officers.
Proposal for new protection laws
Within 30 days, the Attorney General must develop and propose new federal laws to Congress to provide additional protections for judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement.