Latest Posts

With the Left coming after Americans, people have been worried about integrity in the justice system. But now, the Left has been dealt a major blow.

Because a landmark Supreme Court ruling has handed Donald Trump a massive win.

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Joseph Fischer, a former police officer charged with obstructing an official proceeding after entering the Capitol building during the January 6 protests.

This ruling, delivered by Chief Justice John Roberts, has set a significant precedent for the approximately 350 other individuals charged under the same law.

Joseph Fischer, like many others on January 6, was charged under Section 1512(c)(2) of the U.S. Code, which relates to obstructing an official proceeding.

The law, originally enacted after the Enron scandal, aims to prevent the destruction or tampering of documents related to official proceedings.

Fischer’s legal team argued that the charge was improperly applied in his case, as it was intended for tampering with evidence rather than his actions during the Capitol breach.

Chief Justice Roberts, in his majority opinion, stated, “To prove a violation of Section 1512(c)(2), the Government must establish that the defendant impaired the availability or integrity for use in an official proceeding of records, documents, objects, or as we earlier explained, other things used in the proceeding, or attempted to do so.”

This clarification has substantial implications for other cases involving January 6 defendants charged under this law.

U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols previously dismissed the obstruction charge against Fischer, concluding that Section 1512(c)(2) only applies to tampering with evidence in court cases.

The law states, “Whoever corruptly alters, destroys, mutilates, or conceals a record, document, or other object, or attempts to do so, with the intent to impair the object’s integrity or availability for use in an official proceeding” and further adds in subsection two, “otherwise obstructs, influences, or impedes any official proceeding, or attempts to do so, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.”

Amy Howe of SCOTUS Blog explained the ruling’s significance, saying, “The court holds that to prove a violation of the law, the government must show that the defendant impaired the availability or integrity for use in an official proceeding of records, documents, objects, or other things used in an official proceeding, or attempted to do so.”

The ruling effectively voids Count 3 of Fischer’s indictment, filed by the Biden DOJ in the January 6 case against him, as the Court held that charges under this law must be reconsidered by the lower court.

This ruling could potentially influence the outcomes of hundreds of other cases where defendants were charged under the same statute.

In a related case, the government appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, where Judge Florence Pan ruled that the “meaning of the statute is unambiguous” and that it “applies to all forms of corrupt obstruction of an official proceeding, other than the conduct that is already covered by” the prior subsection.

However, Judge Gregory Katsas dissented, arguing that the government’s interpretation of the law was “both improbably broad and unconstitutional in many of its applications.”

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) commented, “This decision is a victory for justice and a reminder that our legal system must not be weaponized for political purposes. We must ensure that laws are applied as intended and not stretched to fit political narratives.”

As the case is remanded to the D.C. Circuit for further proceedings, it will be crucial to monitor how lower courts interpret the Supreme Court’s ruling.

The outcome of these proceedings will likely influence the handling of other January 6 cases and could prompt further legal challenges regarding the application of obstruction charges.

The Supreme Court’s decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal battles stemming from the January 6 Capitol breach.

It highlights the importance of judicial oversight in ensuring that laws are applied justly and not manipulated for political ends.

For many Americans, this ruling is a step towards safeguarding the integrity of the legal system and ensuring that justice prevails without political bias.

Stay tuned to the DC Daily Journal for more breaking news.

The Trump admin thought they had eliminated ISIS once and for all. The truth is more complicated. And now Trump is irate after learning what Joe Biden's letting ISIS get away with now. Donald Trump's Success Against ISIS Short-Lived Donald Trump played a significant role in reducing the

The Left is jumping ship from Joe Biden in droves. It may be too late for the current administration. Because a top Democrat handed Trump this unprecedented campaign victory. Bill Maher, a comedian and HBO personality, projected a "very likely" victory for former President Donald Trump, claiming

The border crisis is only getting worse. The Biden admin has lost control. And now Joe Biden's orders for border patrol to throw the law out the window has crazy consequences. Immigration Authorities Release Two Men Later Accused of K*lling 12-Year-Old Houston Girl Despite Available Detention Beds Federal

Democrats are running out of options. Usual friends are forsaking their alliances. And now the White House is on fire after Biden lost support from this major faction. A growing faction in Silicon Valley is now openly supporting Donald Trump, sources told the New York Post,

Congressmembers have been ghosting the Biden administration. They're onto something big. And now a Congressional investigation has gone rogue to uncover a serious crime from the Biden administration. Republican Lawmakers Challenge DHS Over Potential Bias in New Intelligence Advisory Board In a move highlighting concerns over political impartiality,

The Left thought they had months before they'd have to deal with electoral fallout. But their fate has come early. Now a major election defeat has stunned the entire Democratic Party. Far-Left Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) lost his primary race on Tuesday to moderate Westchester County executive

Former President Trump's campaign is booming. But he's been given terrible news. As Donald Trump was just blindsided by a surprising Republican primary election loss. So far, Donald Trump has been enjoying a campaign that is swimming along as survey after survey demonstrates that he is well

The bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. couldn't care less about your privacy. They want to have their eyes over your shoulder at all times. And now the federal government just tore up your 4th amendment rights in a massive way. What's Happening? According to The Washington Post, the Federal

The Constitution will never be the same. Not after what the Highest Court just decided. And the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the First Amendment has absolutely devastating implications. Supreme Court Sidesteps Critical Decision on Social Media Censorship Claims In a controversial ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has

The 2024 election is heating up beyond belief. All the gloves are off now. And a major Trump ally just threw punches at Barack Obama in this crazy CNN interview. Pollster Frank Luntz Criticizes Pundits' Misjudgment of Voters' Feelings Toward Trump In a recent interview with CNN host

Americans everywhere knew Biden was up against awful odds in November. But now his own team is coming to grips with the reality. And Democrats are in hysterics after the Biden campaign waved the white flag of surrender. Biden Camp in Disarray A top official from President Biden’s