Interpreting Obstruction Laws in Justice: January 6 Protests

This chapter critically examines the misuse of narrow statutes to charge nonviolent protesters with felonies related to the January 6 events. It discusses the skepticism expressed by the Supreme Court justices during oral arguments and the complexity of interpreting and applying obstruction laws. The segment highlights the implications of weaponizing legal statutes to criminalize political dissent and the contrast between traditional legal definitions and broad interpretations.