U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy and a group of Senate Republicans introduced the "Back the Blue Act."

The bill aims to increase penalties for crimes targeting law enforcement and expand police protections.

It would create new federal crimes for assaulting or killing a federal or federally funded public safety officer.

The legislation also seeks to expand self-defense and firearm carry rights for law enforcement officers.

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy and a group of Senate Republicans on Tuesday including Alabama Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, introduced the Back the Blue Act, a measure aimed at increasing penalties for criminals who target law enforcement officers and expanding protective tools for police.

In October, Iberville Parish Deputy Charles Riley was killed, and Captain Brett Sta

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