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Clarification on the necessity of actual corruption of evidence for an obstruction charge post SCOTUS ruling.
Increased court authority over federal agency interpretations due to limited Chevron deference decision.
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Supreme Court Ruling Against DOJ's Use of Key Charge
The Supreme Court made a significant decision against the Justice Department's use of the obstruction charge, impacting cases related to January 6, including Donald Trump's. The court sided 6-3 with a defendant who argued his obstruction charge was misapplied, highlighting the misinterpretation by the Biden DOJ on disrupting the 2020 election certification. This ruling clarifies that actual corruption of documentary evidence in a proceeding is necessary for an obstruction charge.
High Court's Limitation on Federal Agencies' Power
Another major decision limited the Chevron deference, giving courts more authority on federal agency interpretations. Additionally, a 6-3 ruling supported the removal of homeless individuals from public land, ruling that camping bans are not considered cruel or unusual punishment. The episode also touched on the aftermath of President Biden's debated performance and NATO's plan to enhance support for Ukraine with a new mission.