The key words being: "...secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States"
You know,...the same words in the law enforcement officer's oath of office;
"I, [Name] do solemnly swear that I will support and maintain the Constitution and laws of the United States, and the Constitution and laws of [State] not inconsistent therewith, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of my office as Law Enforcement Officer, so help me God."
The key words being: "...secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States"
You know,...the same words in the law enforcement officer's oath of office;
"I, [Name] do solemnly swear that I will support and maintain the Constitution and laws of the United States, and the Constitution and laws of [State] not inconsistent therewith, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of my office as Law Enforcement Officer, so help me God."