“Judges and prosecutors have been the target of growing threats and violence simply for doing their jobs. They should be able to protect their own lives and their families. Our bill will allow federal judges and prosecutors to defend themselves in a similar way to other law enforcement officers,” said Senator Cotton.

“Now more than ever, judges and prosecutors are facing threats of violence for upholding the rule of law. The Protecting Our Prosecutors and Judges Act would ensure prosecutors and federal judges can defend their lives and families. I am proud to cosponsor this bill again,” said Senator Blackburn.

Text of the bill can be found here.

The Protecting Our Prosecutors and Judges Act would:

• Allow current state, local and federal prosecutors as well as federal judges to carry concealed firearms.