• Cort@lemmy.world
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    16 hours ago

    Why wouldn’t this be felony extortion (not covered by speech and debate clause)?

    • EvacuateSoul@lemmy.world
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      15 hours ago

      There’s not a strong enough argument there. If the things that were said around Jan 6 weren’t enough to break through this protection, vague threats probably won’t do it either.

      Law only goes as far as political will.