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Sedition

The Sedition Prevention and Accountability Act of 2024 defines sedition and incitement while outlining prohibited acts, including advocating violence against the government and creating seditious publications. It establishes protections for free speech, artistic expression, and media reporting, ensuring nonviolent dissent is not criminalized. The Act also details penalties for sedition, enforcement mechanisms, emergency provisions, and rehabilitation programs for convicted individuals.

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Sedition

The Sedition Prevention and Accountability Act of 2024 defines sedition and incitement while outlining prohibited acts, including advocating violence against the government and creating seditious publications. It establishes protections for free speech, artistic expression, and media reporting, ensuring nonviolent dissent is not criminalized. The Act also details penalties for sedition, enforcement mechanisms, emergency provisions, and rehabilitation programs for convicted individuals.

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Sedition Prevention and Accountability Act of 2024

Section 1. Definitions
1. Sedition:
1. Section Sedition refers to acts of incitement crime at encouraging the use
of forte or unlawful methods to overthrow or undermine the lawful
government obstruct to functions, or endanger public order and national
security.
2. Incitement:
2. The deliberate use of speech, writing, or action with the intention of
provoking violence or rebellion against the government or encouraging
others to commit acts of resurrection of terrorism.
3. Protected:
3. Political or social expression, criticism, protest or dissent that does not
incite violence or call for the overthrow of the government by unlawful
means is protected under this act.
Section 2: Prohibited Acts of Sedition
1. incitement to Overthrow It shall be unlawful for any person to:
a. Willfully advocate or promote the use of violence or force with the intent to
overthrow the government.
b. Encourage others to engage in armed resistance or rebellion against the
government or its institutions.
2. Seditious Conspiracy:
1. Any person who conspires with one or more individuals to:
a. Disrupt or prevent the lawful functions of the government through force or
violence
b. Organize or support efforts to Incite rebellion or violent action aimed at
toppling the government.
3. Seditious Publication:
2. The creation, distribution, or publication of materials Intended to incite sedition or
violent overthrow of the government is prohibited a This does not include
materials that criticize government policies, promote lawful dissent or encourage
peaceful political change.
Section 3: Exemptions and Protections
1. Free Speech and Dissent
1. This Act shall not criminalize nonviolent criticism of the government,
peaceful protest or lawful political opposition. The protections of free
speech and assembly enshrined in the Constitution remain fully intact
under this law.
2. Artistic and Literary Expression
1. Artistic satirical or literary works that critique the government or present
alternative political ideologies, but do not incite violence or promote
seditious acts, are exempt from prosecution under this Act.
3. Media Reporting:
 Journalists and media outlets reporting on Issues related to sedition or
dissent, where the Intent is to inform rather than incite violence or
rebellion, shall not be prosecuted under this law. Media is encouraged to
uphold standards of accuracy and responsibility.
Section 4: Penalties for Sedition
1. Sedition Individuals found guilty of committing acts of sedition shall face:
a. Imprisonment of no less than 10 years and up to 20 years, depending on
the severity and consequences of their actions
b. Fines up to $250,000, or both
2. Seditious Conspiracy
 Those convicted of seditious conspiracy shall face:
a. Imprisonment of no less than 15 years and up to 25 years, b.
b. Seizure of assets used in the conspiracy, and fines up to 5500,000.
2. Seditious Publications:
 Individuals involved in the creation or distribution of materials that
alrectly incite sedition shall face:
a. Imprisonment of up to 10 years
b. Fines of up to 5100.000.
c. Confiscation of the material or tools used to create It
Section 5 Enforcement and investigation
1. Lead Agencies
 The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) shall be the primary agencies responsible for
Investigating and enforcing this law, with oversight from the Department
of Justice (DOJ).
2. Judicial Oversight
 All arrests and prosecutions under this Act shall be subject to judicial
oversight to ensure that constitutional rights are not violated Individuals
accused of sedition have the right to a fair trial legal representation, and
protection against unlawful detention.
Section 6: Emergency Provisions
1. National Security: In cases where acts of sedition pose an Imminent threat to national
security, low enforcement may take emergency measures to prevent further incitement or violent
action, including temporary restrictions on communications or gatherings specifically tied to the
seditious threat.
2. Duration of Emergency Powers: Any emergency powers Invoked under this section
must be limited in scope and duration subject to review by Congress within 30 days of
implementation.
Section 7. Rehabilitation and Civic Re-engagement
1. Rehabilitation Programs:
 Individuals convicted of sedition may be eligible for rehabilitation
programs after serving a portion of their sentence, provided they renounce
the use of violence and demonstrate a commitment to peaceful civic
participation
2. Restorative Justice
 Programs aimed at restoring individuals to active lawful participation in
society shall be established, focusing on education, job training, and
community service, where applicable
Section 8: Review and Amendments:
1. Periodic Review:
 This law shall be reviewed every 5 years by Congress to assess its
effectiveness in preventing sedition while safeguarding constitutional
freedoms.
2. Amendment Procedures:
 Amendments to this Act may be introduced by either house of Congress,
requiring a two- thirds majority vote for passage.

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