"Jan. 6 Rioters Seek Delays as Supreme Court Reviews Capitol Case Outcomes"

Dozens of January 6 defendants are seeking to delay their trials and sentencing until the Supreme Court rules on the legitimacy of the obstruction charge used against them. The charge, stemming from a statute enacted post-Enron, is being challenged in the case Fischer v. United States. If the Supreme Court finds the application of the law unconstitutional, it could affect the outcomes of hundreds of cases, including those already sentenced. The Justice Department argues that trials should proceed, but some judges have granted pauses, indicating the high court's decision could significantly impact the legal landscape for January 6 rioters.