BE IT ENACTED BY THE STATE OF FIRESTONE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
PREAMBLE: The following shall be added to further the ability to combat gang activity.
Section 1: The RICO act shall be amended.
Section 1a: The RICO act shall be defined as: Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act ('RICO')
Section 2: Section 1 shall be amended to state the following: Section 1: The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, The Firestone Bureau of Investigation Director and the Department of Defense Secretary shall have the authority to label organizations and groups as “Criminal Organizations” pursuant to the requirements of this act. Such labeling shall be public information and be publicly announced. It may also be appealed through the District Court as a civil case against the state. Should the court find the labeling does not meet the requirements of this act, the labeling shall be overturned and all penalties under this act rendered null.
Section 3: Section 2 shall be amended to state the following: An organization or group may be declared a Criminal Organization by the individuals as authorized by Section 1 if, with probable cause as defined by statute, it meets any of the following criteria:
- The organization or group is clearly dedicated to causing chaos and unlawful disorder to the state and its people.
- The organization or group is clearly dedicated to acquiring funds and resources for the commission of criminal acts.
- The organization or group is openly dedicated to armed or violent rebellion against the state.
- The organization or group is clearly dedicated to unlawfully hindering, obstructing, or denying the rights of the people guaranteed by the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and laws of the State.
Section 4: This shall go into effect immediately upon going through the Constitutionally required process.
Chief Sponsor:
The Honorable Senator, Sharkfish82
Co-Sponsor:
The Honorable Governor, Ash1835