The Supreme Court heard arguments in the Fischer v. United States case, which related to whether the DC Court of Appeals “erred in construing 18 U.S.C. § 1512 obstruction of congressional inquiries and investigations, to include acts unrelated to investigations and evidence,” according to SCOTUSblog. This criminal statute was slapped against hundreds of January 6 defendants, many serving years behind bars.
During oral arguments, Justice Neil Gorsuch poked holes in the Biden Justice Department’s case, listing four instances of “obstructing a Congressional proceeding,” mentioning Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s (D-NY) fire alarm stunt last year:
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— Mary Walter (@MaryWalterRadio) April 16, 2024
"Would a sit-in that disrupts a trial or access to a federal courthouse qualify?" Justice Neil Gorsuch asked. "Would pulling a fire alarm before a vote qualify for 20 years in federal prison?" 😆😆
The best part is when the Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar said they would need evidence of intent in these circumstances.
“Oh, they intend to do it alright,” replied Gorsuch.
In March, a federal appeals court ruled that up to 100 January 6 defendants might have had their jail sentences improperly enhanced.
A lot of liberals weren’t pleased with this line of questioning. Cope and seethe:
Dear Biden,
— Tosin Ash.💧 (@Tosyneno) April 16, 2024
Again, pack the fucking court.
Everyone who heard the Fox news garbage-grade punditry coming out of Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch's mouth today about J6 rioters you will agree with me.
The six conservative justices are absolutely trying to figure out how to throw out the obstruction charges against their cousins and wives and pledge brothers who attacked the Capitol on January 6
— Elie Mystal (@ElieNYC) April 16, 2024
