The U.S. Supreme Court is currently hearing a significant case that could potentially invalidate the felony obstruction charges against over 300 individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, including former President Donald Trump. The court is deliberating whether the act of obstructing an official proceeding, which is the charge faced by Trump and many rioters, can legally apply to the events of that day. This case marks the first time the Supreme Court is directly addressing the charges related to the Capitol breach, as it assesses the legitimacy of using the federal obstruction law in this context. The decision could have profound implications not only for the accused individuals but also for future applications of the obstruction statute.
The Supreme Court seemed wary Tuesday of letting prosecutors use a federal obstruction law to charge hundreds of rioters involved in the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021. https://t.co/XIdmcA1eDm
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Breaking News: The Supreme Court seemed wary of using an obstruction law to charge Jan 6. rioters. The decision could disrupt two charges against Donald Trump. https://t.co/gop84GnQgh