Stewart Rhodes, leader of the Oath Keepers, was convicted of seditious conspiracy for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot and sentenced to 18 years by Judge Amit Mehta. Following his recent commutation by President Trump, Rhodes was observed at the Capitol, which drew the judge's ire. Consequently, Judge Mehta barred Rhodes and seven other convicted Oath Keepers from entering Washington, D.C. or the U.S. Capitol unless authorized by the court, emphasizing their potential threat to democracy.
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta barred Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers, from entering D.C. or the Capitol without court permission.
Rhodes was convicted of seditious conspiracy related to the January 6 Capitol attack and sentenced to 18 years, which was later commuted by Trump.
Angering the judge, Rhodes was seen at the Capitol after his release, prompting a prohibition on him and other convicted Oath Keepers from the area.
The court's order prohibits Rhodes and other convicted Oath Keepers from entering the Capitol buildings or grounds without prior permission from the court.
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