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18 U.S.C. § 111 Interpretation

The interpretation of 18 U.S.C. § 111 regarding the requirement of 'assault' as an essential element and the scope of 'forcibly' in non-contact conduct.

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Jan 14, 2026
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What are notable recent appellate decisions interpreting threats and menacing conduct under §111?

Federal appellate courts are actively divided over whether 18 U.S.C. § 111 requires “assaultive” conduct (including threatening or menacing conduct that creates an apprehension of harm) as an element ...

Feb 5, 2026

How have federal courts construed “forcibly” and “assault” under 18 U.S.C. §111 in the last five years?

Federal courts in the last five years have fractured on whether C. § 111 requires “assault” as an essential element and how broadly the adjective “forcibly” reaches non‑contact conduct; some courts an...