This is what
Equal protection under the law
Looks like.
Since Intent is the new central issue in crime and ignorance is now a defense, I don't see why Americans should be concerned about any legal action. Well, except for the minor point Comeater pointed out, when he said that p part about
Should anyone else find themselves in the same position we might prosecute
..
Gee, ya THINK? Gag me, anyone celebrating this travesty is too short sighted to understand that when justice is so perverted it damages society. Thanks to this there Will be a segment of society who will feel justified breaking the law.
If you don't have to follow the law, neither do we.
That's what some people will feel and act on.