Overview

• The Supreme Court is considering whether the obstruction of an official proceeding charge can be applied to the January 6 Capitol riot, amid concerns over its broad interpretation.
• Conservative justices express skepticism about using a law intended for financial crimes to prosecute political protests.
• The law in question, part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, was originally designed to address document destruction in corporate fraud cases.
• A ruling favorable to the defendants could impact the ongoing legal challenges facing former President Donald Trump.
• The Court's decision, expected by June, will clarify the scope of the obstruction statute and its application to events like the Capitol riot.