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Ted Cruz: “It is existing federal law, 18 USC Section 1507, that makes…”

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Senator Ted Cruz and Senator Cory Booker Clash Over DOJ's Enforcement of Protest Laws at Supreme Court Justices' Homes

Published | Video Starts at 01:56

Well, I thank my colleague from New Jersey. I will note, as John Adams observed, that facts are stubborn things. And It is existing federal law, 18 USC Section 1507, that makes it a crime to protest at a judge's home. And the law provides whoever with the intent of interfering with, obstructing or impeding the administration of justice, or with the intent or of influencing any judge, juror, witness or … (01:56–02:05)

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Asserts that 18 USC Section 1507 criminalizes protesting at a judge's home.

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