The U.S. Supreme Court is divided over felony obstruction in January 6 Capitol attack case

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The U.S. Supreme Court is divided over felony obstruction in January 6 Capitol attack case

Donald Trump’s name was not uttered on Tuesday in the U.S. Supreme Court, but his presence could be felt behind the imposing columns. The justices were discussing the validity of applying the crime of obstruction of an official proceeding to the attack on the Capitol. The official act interrupted was the certification of Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election. The justices have been divided on the interpretation of the law. The mo…