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Prosecutions of individuals for assaulting federal officers

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Jan 8, 2026
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What are the federal laws governing ICE agent firearm use?

Federal law permits immigration officers to carry firearms and use force as part of their statutory powers, but that authority is tightly framed by departmental policies, constitutional limits, and in...

Jan 25, 2026
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What does 18 U.S.C. §111 say about assaulting or impeding federal officers, and how have courts applied it?

C. § 111 makes it a federal crime to "forcibly assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate, or interfere" with persons designated in §1114 while they are performing official duties, and it distinguish...

Jan 17, 2026
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What specific language in the 2007 non‑prosecution agreement governed the scope of federal immunity for Epstein?

The 2007 non‑prosecution agreement (NPA) signed by Jeffrey Epstein promised that federal prosecutors would not pursue charges against Epstein and, critically, extended immunity to “any potential co‑co...

Jan 16, 2026

What penalties do individuals face when prosecuted for SNAP fraud in federal court?

Prosecuted in federal court, individuals accused of SNAP (food stamp) fraud face a combination of criminal penalties—fines, imprisonment, restitution and forfeiture—plus administrative sanctions that ...

Jan 15, 2026

How do federal vs. state appellate processes differ for Trump’s criminal cases?

The appellate paths for Donald Trump’s criminal cases diverge sharply depending on whether prosecutions arise in federal or state courts: federal prosecutions move through the federal circuit courts a...