#federal-obstruction-law

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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
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Justices Questioned a Law Used to Charge Jan. 6 Rioters

The Supreme Court is hesitating to allow the use of a federal obstruction law in the prosecution of Capitol rioters. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
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Trump's Jan. 6 Case Could Go On Even if Court Limits Use of Obstruction Law

The Supreme Court's decision on the federal obstruction law could impact the case against Trump supporters involved in the Capitol riot, but might not significantly alter Trump's own case. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
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Supreme Court hears challenge to law used to prosecute hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants

The Supreme Court will review a federal obstruction law used in Capitol riot cases, including one against a former police officer. [ more ]
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