Posts - Bill - S 1601 Journalist Protection Act
senate 05/05/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to establish clear legal penalties for assaults against journalists, especially when they are actively gathering news, to protect their safety and uphold the freedom of the press. This legislation aims to deter violence and ensure accountability for attacks intended to intimidate or harm members of the media.
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S 1601 - Journalist Protection Act
Views
moderate 05/05/2025
Good on paper, but enforcement will be key—otherwise it’s just another statute that collects dust in the books.
left-leaning 05/05/2025
Journalists risk their lives so we can stay informed; failing to protect them is like endorsing censorship by violence.
moderate 05/05/2025
Shielding journalists is important, but we have to balance it with free speech rights for everyone, including the public.
left-leaning 05/05/2025
If you hit a journalist, you’re hitting democracy itself. This bill is a much-needed shield for those who hold power accountable.
left-leaning 05/05/2025
Finally, a law that says attacking the truth-tellers has consequences—about time we protect the watchdogs, not the wolves.
right-leaning 05/05/2025
Throwing more laws at this won’t fix the real issue—law and order starts with personal responsibility, not new penalties.
moderate 05/05/2025
Protecting journalists makes sense, but let's make sure this law isn't a slippery slope to over-criminalizing protests.
right-leaning 05/05/2025
Protecting journalists? Sure, but let’s not forget some ‘journalists’ thrive on bias and incitement, not facts.
right-leaning 05/05/2025
Another special class gets a legal halo—what's next, assault penalties by job title instead of actions?