Hey, DU'ers, quit using US Code 1507

[Eko]

to show that what the supreme court protestors are doing is illegal. It doesnt say what you think it does. Its a RW talking point.
Whoever, with the intent of interfering with, obstructing, or impeding the administration of justice, or with the intent of influencing any judge, juror, witness, or court officer, in the discharge of his duty,
Can you tell me how they are interfering with the the administration of justice?
Can you tell me how they are obstructing with the administration of justice?
Can you tell me how they are impeding the administration of justice?
Can you tell me how they intent on influencing any judge in the discharge of his duty?

Eko.

[elleng]

1. 18 U.S. Code § 1507 - Picketing or parading

Whoever, with the intent of interfering with, obstructing, or impeding the administration of justice, or with the intent of influencing any judge, juror, witness, or court officer, in the discharge of his duty, pickets or parades in or near a building housing a court of the United States, or in or near a building or residence occupied or used by such judge, juror, witness, or court officer, or with such intent uses any sound-truck or similar device or resorts to any other demonstration in or near any such building or residence, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

Nothing in this section shall interfere with or prevent the exercise by any court of the United States of its power to punish for contempt.

[Eko]

2. Thanks for providing the whole thing elleng!

I should have done that, sorry!

[elleng]

3. You're welcome.

Legal matters can be difficult, and clarity can help.

NOTE: 'with the intent of interfering with, obstructing, or impeding the administration of justice, or with the intent of influencing any judge,'

[Eko]

4. Intent is a very hard thing to prove.

[elleng]

5. Yes, it can be.

Sometimes, however, it's clearly stated.

[FBaggins]

9. Nor would it be at all challenging in this case

If you're carrying a sign that says "Leave Roe in place!!" or "Don't overturn Roe!" in front of a justice's house... you're going to have a tough time convincing a jury that you didn't intend to influence how they vote.

[Ethan Krupp]

13. I also would like to hear what Eko believes their intent is, if not that.

I also would like to hear what Eko believes their intent is, if not that.

I'm certain that I will not get an answer.

[stopdiggin]

6. the language would appear to be fairly clear

Now there's always interpretation to deal with, but - a plain reading would seem to say ...

[harumph]

8. That's one poorly drafted law.

[DemocraticPatriot]

10. That's one goddamned unjust law. nt

[Ethan Krupp]

12. ?

Are you asserting that they are picketing outside the homes of Justices NOT with the intent of influencing any judge, juror, witness, or court officer?

What would you say their intent is?

[2 Meow Momma]

14. To voice displeasure as 1st amendment allows. Prove otherwise. nt

[Ethan Krupp]

15. Lame. Thanks for trying.