Supreme Court Limits Use of Obstruction Charge in January 6 Cases

In a significant ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has curtailed the Department of Justice’s ability to use an obstruction of Congress statute against individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The high court stated that for the obstruction charge to apply, the obstructive act must impair the availability or integrity of official documents or proceedings. This decision could have considerable implications for ongoing and future prosecutions related to the Capitol breach. To learn more about the ruling, you can read the detailed report by visiting Law360.