Protecting Law Enforcement Officers, Judges, Prosecutors, and Their Families
Executive Order 2021-01635
|Signed on January 19, 2021
45th Presidency
What it means
This order enhances protections for judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers facing threats due to their work. It streamlines the process for federal law enforcement to carry concealed firearms, authorizes federal prosecutors to request special deputy status, and directs the Attorney General to propose legislation expanding these protections.
Expected impact
- Improved safety measures for federal justice system personnel and their families
- Faster access to concealed carry permissions for qualified law enforcement officers
- Increased protection of personal information for judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement
- Potential for stronger federal penalties against those who threaten or harm justice officials
- Possible pushback from gun control advocates regarding expanded firearm carrying provisions