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Scatmandingo 23 points ago +29 / -6

That is legally incorrect.

“If a person sets up such a trap to protect his/her property, he/she will be liable for any injury or death even to an unwanted intruder such as a burglar. It is illegal to set a booby trap on one's own property to prevent intruders.”

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IForgotMyPw 3 points ago +4 / -1

Which federal law are you citing here?

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Scatmandingo 6 points ago +9 / -3

The ones against assault and murder but I understand the intent of your question. I think the legal details you are looking for are in the case Katko v. Briney from 1971.

Here’s the Wikipedia link to it but you can find it easily from other sources if you prefer.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katko_v._Briney?wprov=sfti1