Supreme Court Questions DOJ’s Use of Obstruction Statute in Jan. 6 Capitol Attack – Will Peaceful Protesters Be Next?
Washington, D.C. – Supreme Court justices expressed concerns on Tuesday regarding the Justice Department’s utilization of an obstruction statute to prosecute individuals involved in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. The outcome of this case could potentially impact the prosecution of former President Donald Trump for election interference. During the hearing, the justices considered an appeal brought by Joseph Fischer, a former police officer accused of obstructing an official proceeding, specifically the certification …