BREAKING: Far-Left Group Calls for “Direct Attacks” On Republicans For Biden Investigations

Two far-left groups may be running afoul of obstruction of Congress and witness intimidation laws in their attempt to suppress House Republicans’ investigation into business dealings by Hunter Biden, family members, and associates.

The Congressional Integrity Project and Facts First USA, the latter of which is run by Democratic operative David Brock, have promised “direct attacks,” “an environment of backlash,” and “maximum pushback” against Republican lawmakers who are attempting to uncover whether President Joe Biden knew about or sanctioned efforts by his son Hunter and other family members to court overseas companies with promises of access to America’s halls of power.

America Legal First, a conservative alternative to the left-leaning American Civil Liberties Union, cautioned the House Sergeant at Arms that any protestors participating in Brock’s efforts could face charges of obstruction of congressional hearings, harassing members of Congress, and intimidation of both witnesses and whistleblowers. Director Reed D. Rubinstein writes:

“…as Sergeant of Arms, you have the power to make arrests and enforce the laws of the United States within the geographical area containing all House members, their staff, and committee hearing rooms. Federal law grants you the same law enforcement authority as a member of the Capitol Police. Intimidation of congressional witnesses or whistleblowers, obstructing official congressional investigations, or otherwise interfering with constitutional obligations and rights11 are all crimes within your purview.”

Calls made by the far-left groups echoed efforts by protestors in 2018 to disrupt Senate confirmation hearings of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Throughout proceedings, crowds appeared daily to bang on the doors of the Supreme Court while others waited hours for coveted seats in the hearing room only to shout or raise signs in protest.

Federal criminal laws warrant terms of imprisonment between five and eight years for anyone who obstructs congressional oversight hearings. Over 1,000 individuals have been charged under similar laws for disrupting official proceedings during the January 6, 2021 riots.