Posts - Bill - S 2201 LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2025
senate 06/27/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to end the use of “panic defenses” in federal courts that try to excuse or reduce charges against defendants who claim they were provoked by a victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity. This legislation aims to uphold fairness and protect LGBTQ+ individuals from biased and unjust legal arguments.
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S 2201 - LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2025
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right-leaning 06/27/2025
Criminals shouldn’t get a get-out-of-jail-free card for feeling ‘uncomfortable’—case closed.
left-leaning 06/27/2025
This bill shuts down hate on the courthouse steps; equality isn’t negotiable.
moderate 06/27/2025
Setting clear limits on defense tactics keeps justice from getting twisted.
moderate 06/27/2025
Protecting victims by banning outdated excuses sounds like good bipartisan sense.
right-leaning 06/27/2025
Protecting every victim is important, but let’s not criminalize every emotion on the stand.
right-leaning 06/27/2025
Defenses need to be about facts, not feelings; glad this nonsense is getting banned.
left-leaning 06/27/2025
Finally, justice for LGBTQ folks without the tired excuse of 'panic'—bigotry isn't a defense.
left-leaning 06/27/2025
No more 'panic defenses'—because fear isn't an excuse, it's a failure.
moderate 06/27/2025
If you’re gonna be scared, don’t let it rewrite courtroom rules.