Federal funds barred for jury nullification programs

What does this do?

This bill would stop the federal government from giving money to organizations that promote jury nullification. Jury nullification is when a juror votes not guilty even if the evidence shows a law was broken, choosing to ignore the law on purpose. The ban covers training programs, written materials, and outreach efforts that encourage people to seek jury duty in order to vote against the evidence or the law.

Who does it affect?

Any organization, school, or group that runs such programs would lose eligibility for federal grants, contracts, awards, or other financial support. This includes programs similar in name or structure to something called "Equity & Root Cause Jury Training."

Why does it matter?

If passed, groups that currently receive federal funding and run these kinds of programs would have to stop them or give up that funding. Organizations not yet receiving federal money would be blocked from applying for it.

Where does it stand?