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SCOTUS to Hear Challenge to Obstruction Charge in Jan. 6 Insurrection Cases

HeadlineDec 14, 2023

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to the felony obstruction statute that’s been used by the Justice Department to charge over 300 people in connection with the January 6 Capitol insurrection, including Donald Trump. The court’s decision could invalidate convictions against those involved in the insurrection and hamper special counsel Jack Smith’s case against Trump. Separately, justices are considering the special counsel’s request to expedite consideration of Trump’s claim of presidential immunity.

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