The U.S. attorney's office in Washington, under interim U.S. attorney Ed Martin, has made a controversial move to reverse a federal judge's order preventing Stewart Rhodes, leader of the Oath Keepers, from visiting Washington. This follows Rhodes's earlier behavior near the Capitol, prompting the judge's restrictions. Martin's actions align with directives from former President Trump to end ongoing January 6-related criminal cases, showcasing a significant shift in the Justice Department's approach. The office's efforts have led to backlash from judges concerned about dismissals of serious prosecutions stemming from the Capitol attack.
Since taking office as interim U.S. attorney this week, Mr. Martin has been working to execute Mr. Trump's directive to end any Jan. 6-related criminal cases that are still active.
The judge's order barring Mr. Rhodes from Washington came after the far-right leader appeared on Tuesday at the local jail in Washington where many Jan. 6 defendants had been held in recent years.
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