Supreme Court Divided on Statute Used to Prosecute Jan. 6 Rioters

The U.S. Supreme Court debates the scope of a key statute in the case that could redefine charges against Capitol rioters and impact former President Trump's legal challenges.

The Supreme Court appears divided, with conservative justices questioning the broad application of a statute used to charge Jan. 6 rioters.
Joseph Fischer, a defendant in the riot, challenges the statute, arguing it was not intended as a catchall for obstruction.
Liberal justices defend the statute's use, emphasizing its role in addressing unprecedented events like the Capitol attack.
If the court rules to narrow the statute's application, it could affect charges against hundreds, including potentially dropping some against Trump.
Legal experts and observers are closely watching the case, predicting significant implications for future prosecutions of official proceeding obstructions.