Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act

This bill would make it a federal crime to publicly share the name of a federal law enforcement officer if the goal is to interfere with a criminal investigation or an immigration enforcement operation. It targets doxxing that is meant to block or disrupt law enforcement work, aiming to protect officers’ safety and the integrity of active cases.

Key points

• Who is affected: People who publicly post an officer’s name with the intent to obstruct; federal law enforcement officers who could be targeted.
• What changes: Creates a criminal ban on releasing an officer’s name when it’s done to hinder investigations or immigration enforcement actions.