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🚨 GOP Introduces Two Major Bills to Hold Judges Accountable for Releasing Violent OffendersRepublicans in the U.S. House have rolled out two new bills aimed at tackling what they call “dangerous judicial leniency” — focusing on judges who release repeat violent offenders back into communities.1️⃣ Judicial Accountability for Public Safety Act of 2025 (H.R. 5649)Sponsor: Rep. Tim Moore (R-NC)What it does:✔️ Strips judges of legal immunity in cases where their bond or sentencing decisions show “gross negligence” or “intentional disregard for public safety.”✔️ Allows crime victims or their families to sue judges directly when a dangerous offender harms someone after being released.Why it was introduced:Moore pushed this bill after the murder of Iryna Zarutska, killed by a repeat offender who had been released on a simple promise to appear despite a long criminal record.Status: Referred to the House Judiciary Committee.⸻2️⃣ No Free Pass for Felons ActSponsor: Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC)What it does:✔️ Cuts 15% of federal law-enforcement funding (like JAG grants) to states that fail to adopt stronger bail policies.✔️ Requires states to: • Ban cashless bail without a proper threat-assessment hearing • Publish data on judges’ pretrial release decisions and re-offense ratesWhy it was introduced:Harrigan says too many violent repeat offenders are being released again and again — only to commit more crimes.⸻🔍 What it means:Both bills signal a major push by GOP lawmakers to increase judicial accountability and curb the “revolving-door” justice system that puts repeat violent offenders back on the streets.Supporters say this is about public safety and transparency.Critics warn it could threaten judicial independence or politicize the bench.But one thing is clear:The fight over how to handle repeat violent offenders is front and center in Congress.#PublicSafety #JudicialReform #Accountability #Crime #CongressUpdate