This bill creates new federal criminal penalties for committing certain crimes while wearing a disguise or mask. Specifically, it makes it a federal offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison to injure, threaten, or intimidate someone while in disguise in order to interfere with their constitutional rights. The bill also adds a mandatory 2-year prison sentence on top of other penalties for destroying property or buildings while disguised. The legislation includes an exemption for law enforcement officers carrying out their lawful duties. The bill contains no specific funding amounts or implementation timelines, and applies to offenses occurring anywhere under federal jurisdiction, including U.S. territories and Washington D.C.
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