During a recent court case, Chief Justice John Roberts raised doubts about the Justice Department's interpretation of a key provision related to the January 6 Capitol riot. The provision in question prohibits individuals from obstructing an official proceeding, with prosecutors arguing that it can encompass a wide range of behaviors, including the storming of the US Capitol.
However, Roberts seemed to lean towards a different interpretation of the law, focusing on the context provided by the preceding words. He pointed out that the language preceding the obstruction provision specifically addresses evidence tampering, not riotous activities.
