Elected officials and public employees are subject to stricter laws, especially regarding threats. Wrt threats against other public officials, it is a felony to threaten to assault, kidnap, or murder a United States official, judge, or law enforcement officer. Communicating threats to injure a person through email, social media, or phone (interstate commerce) is a federal felony (18 U.S.C. § 875(c)). Laws vary by state and depend heavily on the specific context of the statement.