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Obstruction Statutes

The application and interpretation of obstruction statutes in relation to recording police

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Jan 26, 2026
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What standards do federal prosecutors use to decide if public statements by officials unlawfully impede law enforcement?

Federal prosecutors decide whether public statements by officials unlawfully impede law enforcement by applying the criminal elements found in —most importantly proof of a wrongful act and culpable me...

Feb 2, 2026

How have various state obstruction statutes been applied to bystanders who record law enforcement?

State have sometimes been wielded against bystanders who record police, but courts and commentators describe a nuanced, fact-driven landscape: federal and many state courts protect a bystander’s right...