Supreme Court Narrows Obstruction Charges in Jan. 6 Cases

The ruling affects a subset of defendants, including Trump, but leaves most prosecutions intact.

The Supreme Court's decision limits the use of an obstruction charge under Section 1512(c)(2).
Only a subset of the more than 1,400 Jan. 6 defendants are impacted by the ruling.
Former President Trump could seek to dismiss two charges, but his case remains largely unaffected.
Legal experts say the ruling provides some arguments for defendants but does not guarantee acquittals.
The Department of Justice will adjust its approach to comply with the new interpretation of the law.