Supreme Court Rejects Appeal on Jan. 6, 2021 Misdemeanor Parading Charge Affecting Scores of Defendants

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge regarding a misdemeanor charge related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. This decision affects numerous defendants who faced charges for unlawfully 'parading' in the Capitol during the insurrection. The court's refusal to consider the appeal reinforces the legal standing of the misdemeanor charge, which has been used against many individuals involved in the events of that day. The ruling comes as part of the Supreme Court's ongoing handling of cases related to the January 6 incident, which has drawn significant legal scrutiny.