Senator Tom Cotton's STATUE Act

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Senator Tom Cotton introduces bill to enforce mandatory minimum prison sentences for vandals who deface statues on federal property, following a pro-Hamas rally in Washington, D.C.

Key Points

  • Senator Cotton's STATUE Act aims to deter vandalism of statues on public property
  • Pro-Hamas demonstrators defaced statues in Washington, D.C. during a recent rally
  • The bill proposes fines and mandatory prison sentences for offenders

Pros

  • Enforces stricter punishment for vandalism of statues on federal property
  • Sends a message against defacing public monuments

Cons

  • May be seen as infringing on freedom of speech rights
  • Could lead to disproportionate sentencing for minor offenses