Arkansas senator introduces‘ Defending Our Defenders’ Act
Senator Tom Cotton(R-Arkansas) introduced the Defending Our Defenders Act today, legislation that would make the murder of a state or local law enforcement officer a federal crime punishable by life in prison or the death penalty. Congressman Mike Garcia (CA-27) is introducing companion legislation in the House. Bill text may be found here. “Law enforcement officers dedicate their lives to defending the rule of law and protecting their fellow citizens. An attack on…
