The resolution expresses strong condemnation of the blanket pardons and commutations issued by President Trump on January 20, 2025, for over 1,500 individuals involved in the violent attack on law enforcement officers at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. It highlights that many of those pardoned were facing or had been convicted of serious crimes, including assault and battery against law enforcement officers, and emphasizes the risks that law enforcement personnel in Kansas take daily to protect the public.
Furthermore, the resolution underscores Kansas's commitment to protecting law enforcement officers through criminalization of violence against them and enhanced sentencing for such crimes. It aims to send a clear message of support to law enforcement in Kansas, asserting that individuals who commit violence against officers should be held accountable. The resolution concludes with a directive for the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to relevant parties, including state law enforcement organizations and the Kansas Congressional delegation.