The "Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2025" proposes to amend Section 242 of title 18, United States Code , which pertains to the deprivation of rights under color of law. A key provision clarifies that "the use of force during a response to a protest" is explicitly included within the actions that can constitute such a deprivation. This aims to ensure that federal law covers instances where individuals' rights are violated by force during demonstrations. Furthermore, the bill seeks to remove the death penalty as a potential sentence for violations of Section 242. This change would modify the maximum punishment available for those convicted of depriving individuals of their rights under color of law, regardless of whether the offense occurred during a protest.