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Impersonation of Federal Officers

Impersonation of federal officers and the laws that criminalize it, including 18 U.S.C. § 912 and § 913.

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Jan 14, 2026
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What exactly does 18 U.S.C. §111 prohibit and what are recent federal cases under it?

18 U.S.C. § 111 makes it a federal crime to “forcibly assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate, or interfere” with federal officers, employees or certain protected former officials while they are p...

Jan 10, 2026

What laws criminalize impersonating a federal officer and how are fake badges used in prosecutions?

Federal law criminalizes pretending to be a United States official through several related statutes—most prominently 18 U.S.C. § 912 and § 913—and treats the display or manufacture of counterfeit fede...