Supreme Court clarifies Congress obstruction under § 1512(c), impacting Jan. 6 riot and Trump's federal charges.

The Supreme Court ruled that the charge of obstructing Congress under 18 U.S.C. § 1512(c) requires proof that the defendant impaired the availability or integrity for use in an official proceeding of records, documents, objects, or other things used in an official proceeding, or attempted to do so. This decision has significant implications for the prosecutions of individuals charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol riot and may affect two of the four charges pending against former President Donald Trump in federal court.

June 28, 2024
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